In a move that has New York Yankees fans buzzing with excitement, the team has called up top prospect Jasson Dominguez to make his MLB season debut during Sunday night’s Little League Classic game against the Detroit Tigers. The 21-year-old outfielder, widely regarded as one of the brightest talents in the Yankees’ farm system, will bat fifth in the lineup and patrol left field.
The Yankees and Tigers were both granted an extra roster spot for this special event, allowing Dominguez to join the Yankees as their 27th man. Detroit utilized their extra spot to activate All-Star outfielder Riley Greene, who returns from a hamstring injury that sidelined him for nearly a month.
Dominguez, who is the Yankees’ No. 1 prospect and ranked 17th overall in the minor leagues by MLB Pipeline, is no stranger to the big leagues. He made his MLB debut last September, hitting .258 with four home runs and seven RBIs in just eight games before a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his elbow prematurely ended his season. The injury required Tommy John surgery, forcing him to miss the remainder of 2023.
This year, Dominguez has worked his way back through the minor leagues, displaying the form that has made him such a highly-touted prospect. Across 40 games at Class-A Tampa, Double-A Somerset, and Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, he has posted a .298 batting average, with seven home runs and 24 RBIs. His journey back to the majors has been eagerly anticipated by Yankees fans, and his proximity to Williamsport, Pa., the site of the annual Little League World Series and the MLB game, made his call-up for this special occasion even more fitting.
Greene, on the other hand, returns to the Tigers’ lineup after being on the injured list since July 26 due to a hamstring strain. The 23-year-old outfielder is in the midst of a breakout season, earning his first All-Star selection. In 101 games this year, Greene has hit .264 with 17 home runs and 51 RBIs, solidifying his status as one of Detroit’s most promising young players.
As Dominguez takes the field on Sunday night, all eyes will be on the young phenom, eager to see if he can provide the spark the Yankees need as they look to make a late-season push. For Dominguez, the Little League Classic represents a chance to remind everyone why he’s considered a future star in the Bronx.
