Yankees' Jasson Dominguez exits against Rangers after colliding with wall

New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez. Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Yankees' Jasson Dominguez exits against Rangers after colliding with wall

By Clark Dalton | Last updated May 7, 2026 3:56 PM ET

New York Yankees left fielder Jasson Dominguez suffered a scary-looking injury in Thursday's home game against the Texas Rangers.

Dominguez, who was starting in the outfield for a second time this season, crashed into the left field wall at Yankee Stadium while chasing and catching Rangers right fielder Brandon Nimmo's lead-off line drive in the top of the first inning. His head and left shoulder slammed into a video advertising board while catching the ball.

Dominguez was then carted off the field. Chelsea James of SNY-TV in New York noted the outfielder was up and moving before he hopped onto the cart. He was seen looking emotional as he left.

Yankees provide update after Jasson Dominguez's collision with wall

Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reported Dominguez is now in concussion protocol and will be monitored over the coming days. He's also undergoing an MRI on his left shoulder.

Jasson Domínguez exits the game after making this catch in the 1st inning. pic.twitter.com/NVOvQ5tnxZ
— MLB (@MLB) May 7, 2026

Jasson Dominguez is emotional as he’s carted off the field pic.twitter.com/qWKioNxY7V
— Yankees Videos (@snyyankees) May 7, 2026

After a player enters concussion protocol, he's evaluated using mandatory testing and placed on the seven-day injured list (via MLB.com). If diagnosed with a concussion, he must clear a multistage process, which includes a clean bill of health from a specialist.

The Yankees said Jasson Dominguez was examined by team physician Dr. Chris Ahmad at Yankee Stadium and underwent an initial concussion assessment. He has been placed in concussion protocol and will continue to be monitored and evaluated over the next several days.
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— Bryan Hoch ⚾️ (@BryanHoch) May 7, 2026

Details about Dominguez's left shoulder remain unclear, but if he did suffer something that would force him to miss more time, that would be unlucky for the outfielder. The highly touted prospect looked like he may be on the verge of breaking out after a slow start.

The Yankees optioned 23-year-old Dominguez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on March 20. He returned to the majors on April 27 and slashed .111/.200/.111 in his first nine at-bats, but over his last 21 at-bats, he had slashed .238/.273/.476.

After Dominguez left, New York right fielder Cody Bellinger moved to left. Third baseman Amed Rosario, a utility man, took Bellinger's spot in right.

Bellinger, a two-time All-Star, has played in left field for most of the season. Trent Grisham can also play there.

Injuries are beginning to pile up for the Yankees. First baseman/catcher Ben Rice injured his left hand in an 11-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles on May 3 and remains out of the lineup. This, along with Dominguez possibly missing multiple games, could serve as an early test of the team's depth.

Clark Dalton

Clark Dalton is a 2022 journalism graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. He gained experience in sports media over the past seven years — from live broadcasting and creating short films to podcasting and producing. In college, he wrote for The Daily Texan. He loves sports and enjoys hiking, kayaking and camping.

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