Yankees Make Jasson Dominguez Announcement After Leaving Rangers Game

There was still time for him to turn it around, but now Dominguez may be dealing with a long-term setback. During Thursday’s game against the Texas Rangers, he suffered an injury on the very first play of the day.

Rangers leadoff hitter Brandon Nimmo lined a ball to left field, and Dominguez made an excellent running catch before crashing violently into the wall. He stayed down for several minutes as trainers and manager Aaron Boone rushed out.

A cart was brought onto the field, and Dominguez’s day ended immediately. Ryan McMahon entered the game in his place, with Cody Bellinger shifting to left field and Amed Rosario moving from third base to right field.

Roughly an hour later, the Yankees announced an update on Dominguez’s condition. “The #Yankees say Jasson Dominguez is in concussion protocol. He'll be monitored for the next several days. He is also undergoing an MRI on his left shoulder,” reported Gary H. Phillips of the New York Daily News.

This is not the first setback Dominguez has experienced this season. Just last week, he suffered a left elbow contusion after being hit by a pitch, also against the Rangers.

With Dominguez now in concussion protocol, the Yankees will proceed cautiously, as head injuries can be unpredictable and recovery timelines vary widely.