JUST-IN: Aaron Boone’s Shocking Statement About Jasson Dominguez After Major Spring Training Blunder—Is His Spot in Danger?

Spring training serves as a critical time for players to prepare for the upcoming season, and for many, it’s also an opportunity to showcase their skills and earn a spot on a major league roster. New York Yankees top prospect Jasson Dominguez is widely expected to be part of the roster this year, but his early performance in left field during spring training is turning heads—and not necessarily in a positive way.

Dominguez has traditionally played center field, but his shift to left field this spring has raised some eyebrows. This isn’t the first time the 22-year-old has faced challenges when playing in left. In 105 defensive innings in left field last season with the Yankees, Dominguez posted a .957 fielding percentage, well below the league average of .987.

Despite these struggles, a respected scouting report provides a bit more context, suggesting that Dominguez’s defensive instincts are better suited for corner outfield positions. The report notes that while his reads and routes in center field leave something to be desired, he shows promise as a corner outfielder, where his solid-to-plus arm strength would be an asset.

With this in mind, it seems that Dominguez’s future might lie more in left or right field rather than in center, especially if his spring performance in left continues to raise questions. While it’s still early in the spring training process, how Dominguez adapts to this new role could have a significant impact on his path to securing a regular spot on the Yankees’ roster. As the season approaches, it will be interesting to see if Dominguez can refine his defensive skills and prove that he can contribute at a high level, even if it’s not in center field.