It looks like the New York Yankees could be without their power hitter, Giancarlo Stanton, to start the 2025 season. Stanton has been battling pain in both of his elbows as he reported to camp, leaving a gap in the lineup that was already strained after the departure of Juan Soto. If Stanton misses significant time, it will place a lot of pressure on the rest of the team, particularly one player: Jasson Domínguez, who’s finally getting a legitimate chance to secure a starting outfield role in the Bronx.
Domínguez, known as “The Martian,” has incredible potential as a key hitter in the middle of the order. Aaron Boone and Brian Cashman are giving the 22-year-old every opportunity to earn his place, and he’s doing exactly that in Spring Training. In a live batting practice session on Monday, Domínguez launched a home run off Carlos Rodón, the Yankees’ $162 million starter, and followed it up with another powerful hit off the wall.
Jasson DomínguezWith Stanton’s injury, the Yankees need to find a way to replace his presence in the lineup, which already lacks the firepower it had last season. Outside of Aaron Judge, no player hit more than 30 home runs in 2024. The addition of Cody Bellinger should provide some support, but it’s unrealistic to expect him to hit 30-plus homers, even in his solid 2023 season. While Paul Goldschmidt is an upgrade over Anthony Rizzo, his best years are behind him, with a drop in OPS, batting average, and home runs since 2022.
This is where Domínguez could make a significant difference. With players like DJ LeMahieu and Anthony Volpe not hitting at their best, Domínguez is one of the few young players who could emerge as a cornerstone for the team. In 2024, he posted a .314 batting average and an .880 OPS across three Minor League levels. If he carries that success into the majors, he could become one of the Yankees’ best hitters in 2025, providing the much-needed boost behind Judge and complementing New York’s veteran core.
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