Yankees' Jasson Dominguez is on the way up
At Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Jasson Dominguez is batting .326 in 24 games.
HOUSTON - Jasson Dominguez will be promoted Monday by the Yankees, per an organizational source, at least temporarily ending his exile at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. In 24 games at the Class AAA affiliate, the switch-hitting outfielder is batting . 326 (30-for-92) with three homers, 15 RBI, eight stolen bases and an .
893 OPS. After Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Astros at Daikin Park, ending an eight-game winning streak, the Yankees optioned losing pitcher Luis Gil to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. No immediate corresponding move was announced, and the Yanks are still likely to call up a pitcher before Monday's game at Texas against the Rangers.
Having missed the last two games due to a tight right calf, Giancarlo Stanton remains a prime candidate to be placed on the 10-day injury list, creating the offensive opening for Dominguez. Stanton was injured on the bases during Friday night's 12-4 win at Houston. "I know (Saturday) he felt like it was improved.
He also feels like he got in front of it, a little bit,'' manager Aaron Boone said earlier Sunday of Stanton's condition. Regarding a possible IL stint for Stanton, "I would think we’ll have a decision (Monday) one way or the other,'' said Boone. Plus, the Yankees are also coming up on a decision of when to activate shortstop Anthony Volpe, who is winding down his minor league rehab assignment.