Jasson Dominguez, the promising, young star of the New York Yankees received sobering news Sunday that he has a torn UCL in his throwing arm, which will require surgery.
The 20-year-old will miss a large chunk of next season according to manager Aaron Boone, a setback for a player who has been touted as one of the top prospects in the Yankees system.
Dominguez starred with the Double-A Somerset Patriots for parts of the last two seasons and was a major contributor to the Patriots Double-A championship in 2022.
Top New York Yankees prospect Jasson Dominguez has a torn right ulnar collateral ligament, manager Aaron Boone said.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) September 10, 2023
He may very well need Tommy John surgery, though position players can often return within six months of surgery. Dominguez shouldn't miss much time next season.
After getting called up to Triple-A in August, Dominguez was promoted to the Major Leagues on September 1. He quickly made an impact. In eight games he hit .258 with four home runs and seven RBI.
Said manager Aaron Boone upon asked about the injury, “Crushed for him/ At the same time, he’s a young man and these things resolve themselves, so it’s a moment in time in the grand scheme of things in what we feel like has a chance to be a long, excellent career. So, it’s about taking care of it now.”
Jasson Domínguez talks about being diagnosed with a torn UCL:
— Yankees Videos (@snyyankees) September 10, 2023
"Definitely very shocking, you're never expecting for this to be the result" pic.twitter.com/5aAPHDryCR
Dominguez told reporters he felt pain around September 3 in Houston, but couldn’t pinpoint what play the injury happened. Unlike pitchers, who require sometimes a year-and-a-half to heel from Tommy John Surgery, position players can return in nine to ten months. That means Dominguez could be eligible to return to baseball activities by late Summer in 2024.
Yankees Outlast Brewers in 13
The news overshadowed a thrilling 4-3 win over Milwaukee in 13 innings on Sunday, where the Yankees scored all four runs in extra innings.
Giancarlo Stanton tied the game at three in the 12th inning with a two-run homer. Kyle Higashioka won it with a RBI double to left in the 13th inning.
The victory halted a 10-inning no-hitter tossed by the Brewers. Milwaukee starter Corbin Burns held the Yankees hitless through eight innings; he walked two and struck out seven. The Yankees didn’t register a hit until Oswaldo Cabrea’s double-scored Anthony Volpe in the 11th inning.
13 of the Coolest Must Have Home Gadgets of 2023
Dog Bath Brush
Giving your doggo a bath is a whole thing. This device makes that “thing” so much easier. You brush and scrub as you wash and rinse. Sign me up!
Mini Ice Cube Trays
I love to entertain. And there’s nothing like being served a drink with ice that goes above and beyond. These little ice cubes are adorable and fun for any drinks!
Turbo Chopper
One thing I love about cooking is cutting vegetables. I know. That’s weird. But on a weeknight when my kids are going in all different directions, this little gadget lets me get dinner on the table (or in the car) faster than my knife.
Spray Magic
This thing just changed my life. I don’t have to buy aerosol sprays anymore! This spray saves me time, money, and oil. No more dumping oil in the pan, I spray it on! No more pouring too much oil on my pizza crust, I spray it on! Also great for salads and roasting vegetables. Always the right amount. I love it!!!
Lid Latch
We’ve all been there. You are headed to your in-laws for Thanksgiving and you’re in charge of the mashed potatoes. You spent all day peeling and boiling and mashing to get them just right … only for the lid to come off in the car and there are mashed potatoes all over your trunk. This lid latch is your savior.
Angry Mama Microwave Cleaner
You know what makes this mama angry? When my kids make mac n cheese in the microwave the water boils over. THEN the next person uses the microwave without cleaning it off. So now that mess is baked on and gross. Thanks, Angry Mama. I’m not so angry anymore.
Cordless Spin Scrubber
Move over elbow grease! There’s a new kid in town and he does the work for you. This handy-dandy electric scrubber is easy to hold and makes cleaning fun. Get the kids to do it!
Ceramic Blade Safety Cutter
Does this happen at your house? Amazon makes their delivery and immediately your husband goes for a knife from the block. You know, the good one. The knife you love. And he slices open the boxes and puts the knife back. Nope. He didn’t wash it first. Gross. Don’t use your kitchen knives to open boxes. Use this.
Cat Grooming Vacuum
Can you imagine your home cat-fur-free without losing your cat? This vacuum could be the answer to your dreams. Especially if you have a loved one with allergies.
Dryer Vent Cleaner
Have you EVER cleaned your dryer vent? You know, that air duct that collects all of that flammable lint from your clothes that hasn’t been collected by the lint-trap? That’s a fire waiting to happen. Be the hero.
Pasta Strainer
Pasta is the ultimate go-to for singles, couples, and families. But if you’re anything like me you abhor dragging that colander out of the cabinet every time. And my family never puts it away properly by fitting it in the other bowls in that cabinet. This gadget saves you from all that.
Handheld Portable Crumb Sweeper
What kid won’t want to help with cleaning up when they get to use this adorable little contraption? Glide it over crumbs and like magic, they disappear!
iFetch Pet Ball Thrower
You’re at work, the kids are at school. Your doggo is lonely so he gets into things they shouldn’t. You can avoid that by keeping them busy with this auto-fetch device.
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