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Slowly but surely, the New York Yankees 2025 roster is starting to come together. General manager Brian Cashman and his team are still in the process of filling holes. One area of strength the Yankees have is the outfield. Jasson Dom\u00ednguez will be one focus, as his return will be key.<\/p>\n

The loss of Juan Soto in free agency was a dent in both the Yankees offense and defense. His bat was the biggest thing to depart the Bronx this offseason. The Yankees made it a priority to fill their gaps with some reputable pieces out in the grass.<\/p>\n

The outfield situation in the Bronx is plentiful. The 40-man roster employs depth in that area, with a tentative starting three and two second-string options. Everson Pereira and Trent Grisham are on the back-end of the position.<\/p>\n

Dom\u00ednguez, Aaron Judge, and the newly acquired Cody Bellinger will cover the grounds as the starters. Judge\u2019s capabilities are very self-explanatory, with a tremendous MVP showing in 2024.\u00a0 Bellinger\u2019s talent is also evident, which is why the Yankees proceeded with the trade.<\/p>\n

Dom\u00ednguez has high expectations in what should be his first full season in the major leagues. How does he find success this season? What can the Yankees realistically expect from him?<\/p>\n

Jasson Dom\u00ednguez\u2019s Health is Wealth\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

What likely would have been a good showing in 2024 for Dom\u00ednguez in the big leagues was cut short. The top prospect suffered what appeared to be a minor setback, but the diagnosis was far more detrimental.<\/p>\n

In June 2024, Dominguez\u2019s season changed on a simple check swing in a minor league game. The injury was worse than expected, as he missed eight weeks, only seeing 56 big-league at-bats in all.<\/p>\n

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Jasson Dom\u00ednguez (2)<\/p>\n

Opponent: Oakland Athletics
\nPitcher: Joey Estes
\nDate: 9\/22\/24<\/p>\n

Exit Velocity: 104mph
\nDistance: 397ft
\nLaunch Angle: 25\u00b0 pic.twitter.com\/tht86LYlbH<\/p>\n

\u2014 Yankees Home Runs (@NYY_HR) September 22, 2024<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

2025 needs to have the opposite fate for Dominguez. He finally has expectations to be healthy and perform. He\u2019s also a huge part of the new big-three outfield mix.\u00a0 The acquisition of Bellinger was an addition to the understanding that Judge and Dom\u00ednguez are locked in to the starting outfield.<\/p>\n

Making Up for Soto\u2019s Loss<\/b><\/h3>\n

Soto\u2019s contributions for the 2024 Yankees were huge. His presence, demeanor, and performance were valuable for the team. The Yankees collectively rose to the top, winning the American League East and the AL pennant, their first World Series appearance since 2009.<\/p>\n

Soto had an All-Star season last year and recorded numbers that made the Yankees lineup very potent. He drew more walks than strikeouts, walking 129 times and striking out 119 times.\u00a0 His 41 home runs and 109 RBI is where Soto earned his money. He also recorded 166 hits and scored a league-leading 128 times.<\/p>\n

These numbers need to be supplemented between Bellinger and Dom\u00ednguez. Judge will hold his own, with proven numbers over the past few seasons. Bellinger is also established and expected to match or surpass his 2024 campaign.<\/p>\n

Dom\u00ednguez needs to come close to these numbers, or at least meet them halfway. This will be a tough task, playing in the American League East and possibly maneuvering his first full season in the majors.<\/p>\n

High Hopes<\/b><\/h3>\n

Despite the injuries and constant movement between minor league levels, Jasson Dom\u00ednguez has shown his tools and abilities through impressive numbers. His cumulative stats are promising for what the future may hold.<\/p>\n

In 2024 between Single-A, Double-A, and Triple-A, Dominguez\u2019s numbers still showed positivity despite the minimal playing time. He slashed\u00a0 .314\/.376\/.504, crushing 11 home runs, 35 RBI, 71 hits, and scoring 43 times.<\/p>\n

Thankfully, Dom\u00ednguez also offers aggressiveness on the basepaths. He stole 16 bags in 58 games in 2024. In 2023, he snagged 40 bags in 118 games.<\/p>\n

The many capabilities of \u201cThe Martian\u201d will help him thrive in a full MLB season.<\/p>\n

Photo Credit: \u00a9 Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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