Daily News | Gary Phillips: Outfielder Jasson Domínguez, who started the season as a Rookie of the Year favorite, has gradually ceded an everyday role, starting just three times in the Yankees’ last 18 games. Domínguez’s struggles on defense and inability to hit left-handers have made him expendable as others have surged. GM Brian Cashman attributes that in part to the unexpected ascendence of Trent Grisham, whose career year edged the Martian out of a job in left.
Despite this demotion, the 22-year-old
still offers athleticism off the bench on a potential playoff roster. His sprint speed of 28.6 feet per second is tops on the team and he’s stolen 23 bags in 27 tries. “His speed is so good, but I feel like he’s done a better job as the season’s gone along of just consistently getting some good breaks,” said Aaron Boone, noting the rookie’s progress as a baserunner. The switch-hitter’s .774 OPS from the left side also makes him a viable option to pinch hit late in games against right-handed pitching.
NJ.com | Randy Miller: After a difficult start to his tenure in pinstripes, the Yankees believe Camilo Doval is rounding into form. The former Giants closer notched his third straight scoreless appearance on Wednesday against the Twins, retiring the side in order in his one inning of work while recording two punchouts on 10 pitches. Exemplary of the evening was his strikeout of Byron Buxton on three pitches, punctuated by a 100.5 mph cutter that caught the 2025 All-Star looking.
“I like where he’s at as far as his base and his setup,” said Boone of the reliever’s performance. “He was strike-throwing. You see the electricity.” Doval’s recent success comes on the heels of allowing 14 runs (10 earned) through his first 16 Yankees appearances. Doval pitched to a 3.23 ERA with 15 saves as a Giant before joining New York at the deadline.
MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: Carlos Rodón’s nomination for the Roberto Clemente Award, MLB’s honor for community involvement and philanthropy, is an opportunity to amplify the work he and his wife, Ashley, have done for families facing difficulties relating to infertility and pregnancy complications. The Willow Grant, which the Rodóns created last year after experiencing two miscarriages, is named after their daughter and provides $10,000 to $20,000 annually to 25 couples who have experienced a miscarriage or pregnancy loss. Grant funding, which has been disbursed in the New York metro area and around the country, focuses on easing both financial and emotional strain.
“The fact that they’ve given a platform to it, a voice to it, support it, has been a great thing,” said Boone of the Rodóns. “I know they’re doing amazing work and how that foundation has grown over the years. I’m really proud of him and Ashley and what they stand for away from the field.” Voting for the award, for which each team receives one nominee, is underway.
