Putting aside the New York Yankees’ recent loss and team decisions, the fans are getting fed up over the organization’s deals. Especially their recent roster move has left all the fans and MLB critics ablaze, questioning their seriousness over the playoff dream.
In the September call-ups, fans and critics saw a name that they could not comprehend, considering how they all have been waiting for outfielder Jasson Dominguez in the Bronx. The team decided to promote Duke Ellis, over Dominguez who has been performing his best in the minor leagues.
They further complained about how the team and manager Aaron Boone have been protecting Alex Verdugo all this time despite his ongoing slump, and not promoting Dominguez to the lineup. The scrutiny deepened following the recent 14-7 loss against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Boone noted that Jasson Dominguez is “certainly in the conversation and will remain in the conversation moving forward”. Currently, they want to see more consistency and improvement from the outfielder after he went into IL while recovering from Tommy John surgery and an oblique strain.
Fox Sports journalist Deesha Thosar highlighted how Dominguez is still in the minors, while Verdugo is in the Yankees lineup despite his struggles. He’s been going through a slump since June 15, recording an OPS of .539.
“Certainly in the conversation, will remain in the conversation moving forward. When he comes up here, you’re gonna want to play him every day”
Aaron Boone was asked about the Yankees not calling up Jasson Dominguez: pic.twitter.com/re6IKHmTtL
— Yankees Videos (@snyyankees) September 1, 2024
Despite fan criticisms, Boone said, “I do think he’s been a little bit unlucky this year,” but believes he’ll be better at-bats and overall contributions with time. Fans are questioning why Dominguez who is dominating the minor leagues was not brought back in the lineup and Ellis was chosen instead.
It seems for the time being, the New York Yankees will keep Alex Verdugo as their left fielder, instead of making a bold call on Jasson Dominguez. Although any move in the roster is debatable, the fans are criticizing the team’s lineup choices.
![Jasson Dominguez [Image Credit: Pinstripes Nation]](https://firstsportz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Jasson-Dominguez.jpg)
The team believes Dominguez needs more time in Triple-A. One X user commented, “The Yankees top priority is financial, not winning championships,” while another stated, “Get Verdugo n Grisham off this team.”
The Yankees talk a lot about having a ‘championship caliber roster.’ Each day that goes by with Jasson Domínguez in the minors, they don’t have their best 28 players in the big leagues.Bryan Hoch commented on X.
The Yankees talk a lot about having a “championship caliber roster.” Each day that goes by with Jasson Domínguez in the minors, they don’t have their best 28 players in the big leagues.
— Bryan Hoch ⚾️ (@BryanHoch) September 1, 2024
The Yankees top priority is financial, not winning championships.
— Muscles McSexington (@MusclesMcSexy) September 1, 2024
I don’t even want to hear the nonsense about “we want him to come up when he can play everyday” or “we don’t want to hurt his confidence”. They brought Will Warren up here & let him get absolutely SHELLED for 21 innings. Take the bubble wrap off of Jasson & LET HIM PLAY!!
— Post Nut Clarity (@postnutguilt) September 1, 2024
Get verdugo n Grisham off this team
— Dominick Serini (@domserini) September 1, 2024
Yup, and we see right thru that bullshit.
— ⚾️ Shoeless Dro Jackson 👟 (@SavageNtheBox) September 1, 2024
It’s an absolute TRAVESTY that the Yankees refuse to bring up Jasson Dominguez.
A truly incompetent and unserious organization. pic.twitter.com/U4pybtpd5C
— Patrick Hennessy (@UnhingedPatrick) September 1, 2024
The entire Yankees fanbase finding Brian Cashman after he didn’t call up Jasson Dominguez pic.twitter.com/lcEZVpHoTY
— Freddie🫡 (@YankeesSzn99) September 1, 2024
Aaron Boone on Jasson Domínguez not getting called up:
“Certainly in the conversation. Will remain in the conversation moving forward. When he comes up here, you’re going to want to play him every day. He’ll continue to remain in that conversation. Over the last couple of…
— Chris Kirschner (@ChrisKirschner) September 1, 2024
This is coming from someone that podcasts for the Yankees everyday before thousands of nightly listeners:
The Yankees should lose draft picks for leaving qualified big leaguers in the minor leagues in hopes to acquire future draft picks
— Gary Sheffield Jr. (@GarysheffieldJr) September 1, 2024
Where the absolute fuck is Jasson Dominguez?
— Addison (@YankeeWRLD) September 1, 2024
Whether the Yankees will stick with Alex Verdugo even for the playoffs or for the time being is questionable. Boone has high hopes for the 28-year-old and has faith that “it gets him going” within the next few games.
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