Could the defensive struggles of Jasson Dominguez in New York Yankees spring training force open the door to a potential win-win trade with crosstown rivals the New York Mets?<\/p>\n
The Yankees have huge expectations in 2025. After a run to the World Series in October, the edict from the top this season is to finish the story and bring the franchise a record-extending 28th World Series title. And in the offseason, the club made a slew of moves that have many MLB pundits believing this year\u2019s team is even better.<\/p>\n
Related: MLB insider suggests New York Yankees done making pricey additions for foreseeable future: \u2018They have no loot left\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n However, they still have some weaknesses. Third base is the most prominent position battle in spring training. But there are many eyes on top prospect Jasson Dominguez. \u201cThe Martian\u201d is penciled as the team\u2019s starting left fielder. Unfortunately, he has not looked as strong as many hoped over his first few spring training games.<\/p>\n Thursday brought another blunder in the outfield that has some around the team worried if he is ready to be an every day starter. This is on top of the fact that designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is sidelined indefinitely with injured elbows. However, the Yankees\u2019 current issues are a good reason for the team to seriously consider a trade with the Mets for an impact player that could play in left or serve as a short-term DH.<\/p>\n The New York Yankees are not alone in having some concerns at certain positions this spring. Crosstown rivals the New York Mets also have a problem in their starting rotation. Free agent addition Frankie Montas will be sidelined the next few months due to a lat injury and returning pitcher Sean Manaea also has an issue that could keep in on the injured list for the next month.<\/p>\n Well, the Yankees have a veteran pitcher they have been trying to move for months, Marcus Stroman. The former Met would certainly be a more than serviceable option to fill one of those holes in the Mets\u2019 rotation to start the season. They also happen to have a veteran outfielder who can hit, that they have been wanting to trade in Starling Marte.<\/p>\n Marte could be a good failsafe for the Yankees in left if they continue to lose trust in Dominguez. Or be the team\u2019s DH while they await Stanton\u2019s uncertain return. Furthermore, Marte\u2019s contract comes off the books after this season. And has proven he can play on New York\u2019s big stage \u2014 when healthy.<\/p>\n The big question is would the Mets want Stroman back? While they have a new front office and manager, he may have rubbed some the wrong way during his three years in Queens when he skipped the pandemic-shortened season in 2020. Plus, he has a vesting option for $18.3 million in 2026 if he pitches over 140 innings.<\/p>\n Related: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reveals if historic beef with New York Yankees will impact free agency decision<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Could Jasson Dominguez’s struggles in New York Yankees spring training force open the door to a potential trade with the New York Mets?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":37684,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-37683","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mlb"],"yoast_head":"\n\n
Could Jasson Dominguez\u2019s struggles force the New York Yankees to consider a bold trade with the New York Mets soon?<\/h2>\n
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