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**Yankees Manager Aaron Boone Reveals Projected Lineup Plans in WFAN Interview**

During a WFAN appearance with Brandon Tierney and Sal Licata, Yankees manager Aaron Boone outlined his vision for the team’s position players heading into the season. Boone hinted at a starting outfield of **Jasson Domínguez** in left field, **Cody Bellinger** in center, and **Aaron Judge** in right, with **Trent Grisham** serving as the fourth outfielder. While Domínguez is expected to anchor left field regularly, Boone emphasized flexibility for Bellinger, who could shift to right field on days Judge serves as the designated hitter. Grisham would then slide into center field, particularly when **Giancarlo Stanton** needs rest.

**Domínguez’s Path to an Everyday Role**
The 22-year-old Domínguez appears poised for his first extended MLB opportunity, a sentiment echoed by owner **Hal Steinbrenner** in a YES Network interview. Steinbrenner called Domínguez the “starting left fielder” but stressed that Spring Training performance and health will finalize his role. Domínguez, a former top prospect, flashed potential with four homers in eight games during a 2023 debut cut short by Tommy John surgery. After a slow return last year (.179/.313/.304 in 18 games), his elite minor league numbers (.325/.391/.495 in Triple-A) and Baseball America’s Top 30 prospect ranking suggest he’s ready for the spotlight.

**Infield Battles and Chisholm’s Role**
Boone also addressed the infield, naming **Jazz Chisholm Jr.** as the starting second baseman. **DJ LeMahieu**, **Oswaldo Cabrera**, and **Oswald Peraza** are expected to compete for reps at third base, though the Yankees remain linked to free agents like **Jorge Polanco** and **Brendan Rodgers**. A new acquisition could push Chisholm back to third base, where he logged 400 innings last season with mixed defensive reviews (strong Statcast grades but slightly below-average DRS). Chisholm, primarily a center fielder in recent years, has a stronger track record at second base, earning positive defensive metrics during his Marlins tenure.

**Key Takeaways**
– Domínguez’s health and Spring Training performance will determine his everyday role.
– Chisholm’s versatility gives the Yankees infield flexibility, but his ideal fit remains at second base.
– The Yankees’ roster could still shift with potential free-agent additions before Opening Day.