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Syndication: Westchester County Journal News Hudson Valley Renegades outfielder Jasson Dominguez chats with teammates during a pitching change during game against the Brooklyn Cyclones at Dutchess Stadium in Wappingers Falls July 27, 2022. The 19-year-old is the New York Yankees third-ranked prospect, who was promoted to the Renegades last week. Renegades Jasson Dominguez Westchester NY , EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xFrankxBecerraxJr.x/xxThexJournalxNewsx 18757685

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Syndication: Westchester County Journal News Hudson Valley Renegades outfielder Jasson Dominguez chats with teammates during a pitching change during game against the Brooklyn Cyclones at Dutchess Stadium in Wappingers Falls July 27, 2022. The 19-year-old is the New York Yankees third-ranked prospect, who was promoted to the Renegades last week. Renegades Jasson Dominguez Westchester NY , EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xFrankxBecerraxJr.x/xxThexJournalxNewsx 18757685
The New York Yankees have stacked their roster with fresh talent, but let’s be real—flashy new signings don’t guarantee a parade down the Canyon of Heroes. While the Bronx buzzes over big names, one rookie remains the real X-factor in their World Series ambitions. He’s not just another prospect; he’s the kind of player who could make or break October. And according to one insider, the Yankees’ championship hopes rest squarely on his shoulders.
The Martian is coming back!
The New York Yankees seem to have found themselves a goldmine just at the right time. With the injury to Giancarlo Stanton, Jasson Dominguez might be the player who can carry them. Surrounded by players like Aaron Judge and Paul Goldschmidt, Dominguez might be the boost they need.
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Jasson Dominguez has not had many opportunities to prove himself fully yet. But with the chances he has got, he has put up decent numbers. During the span of his career in the MLB, he has had 87 at-bats with an average of .207 and a .747 OPS. With this, Jasson Dominguez is also the leading candidate to win Al Rookie of the Year.
But according to MLB insider, Jack Curry, Dominguez might be more valuable. Jack Curry said, “So, I think Dominguez is the player, I’m probably going to be watching more than anyone else this spring.”

And for Dominguez to improve he has to play consistently, he can’t keep shifting between AAA and the MLB for the 2025 season. The New York Yankees need Jasson Dominguez to have a strong 2025 season for them to be in contention for the World Series. At 22 years old, this is his time, his opportunity to show the world what he has got.
He is the Martian after all!
If the Yankees want to be serious contenders, they can’t treat Domínguez like a part-time experiment. He needs consistent at-bats, not a round-trip ticket between the Bronx and Scranton. The talent is there, the hype is real, and now it’s up to Domínguez—and the Yankees—to prove he’s not just another prospect, but the key to their championship puzzle.
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Rehabbing like the New York Yankees: The science behind Jasson Dominguez’s recovery
Tommy John surgery isn’t just for pitchers anymore, and Jasson Dominguez is living proof. The Yankees’ prized prospect didn’t just sit around waiting for his elbow to heal—he attacked rehab like a seasoned veteran. From cutting-edge treatments to intense strength training, Dominguez’s recovery wasn’t just about getting back—it was about coming back stronger.
The rehabilitation plan followed by Dominguez included both specialized medical technologies with strict training protocols. Surgical internal bracing played a role to accelerate ligament healing and stabilize the elbow during the procedure.
Beginning his rehab assignment in May 2024, Dominguez has been as patient as the Bronx waiting to see him in Pinstripes again. On the first day of full squad activities in February 2025 spring training, Dominguez demonstrated his comeback with a home run against Carlos Rodon.
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As the Yankees look ahead, Dominguez’s journey is almost complete. Because even in baseball, sometimes you have to break a few ligaments to make a home run omelet.
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