Yankees Receive Bad News on Trade Value of Record-Breaking Prospect.

Yankees Receive Bad News on Trade Value of Record-Breaking Prospect. After years of anticipation, “The Martian” has finally landed in New York. The Yankees have spent six years developing outfielder Jasson Domínguez, whose exceptional talent earned him the nickname El Marciano. Signed as a 16-year-old in 2019 for a record $5.1 million of the team’s $5.4 million bonus pool, Domínguez was expected to be a future star.

However, his early performance has been inconsistent. In 2023, he made a rapid ascent from Double-A to Triple-A before debuting in the majors, where he hit .258 with four home runs in eight games before suffering an elbow injury that required Tommy John surgery. Though he performed well in the minors last year, batting .314 with an .880 OPS, his brief MLB stint saw him struggle, hitting just .179 in 18 games. This spring, Domínguez is batting .229 with 10 strikeouts in 35 at-bats, and his defensive struggles in left field have raised concerns. Yankees Receive Bad News on Trade Value of Record-Breaking Prospect.

With the Yankees exploring trade options to fill key roster gaps, New York Post insider Jon Heyman reports that while the team is reluctant to part with Domínguez, his trade value is rapidly declining. “The Yankees wouldn’t even talk about Jasson Domínguez in (Juan) Soto talks with San Diego, and while Domínguez’s stock may be down after his rough spring in left field followed his rough late-season call-up, the Padres aren’t believed to be that interested anyway,” Heyman wrote.

For a player once regarded as the Yankees’ top prospect, this downturn comes at a difficult time, especially as the team’s need for roster upgrades becomes more pressing.

Yankees Injury Updates and Transactions

Current Injuries

• RHP Mark Leiter Jr. (Back discomfort) – Scratched from March 13 appearance; scheduled for live BP on March 16. Expected to return during Spring Training. (Updated March 15)
• RHP Ian Hamilton (Delayed buildup due to infection) – Threw 20 pitches in first live BP on March 13; could be ready for Opening Day. Expected return: April. (Updated March 14)
• DH Giancarlo Stanton (Torn tendons in both elbows) – Receiving treatment, has not swung a bat since mid-January. Underwent third round of PRP injections on March 10 and returned to camp March 14. Also dealing with a minor calf issue. Expected return: Possibly April, but will start the season on IL. (Updated March 14)
• RHP Gerrit Cole (Right elbow ligament tear) – Underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery on March 11. Procedure included a full UCL reconstruction with an internal brace. Expected return: 2026. (Updated March 14)
• RHP Jake Cousins (Right forearm strain) – Resumed throwing on March 3 but remains “a good ways away” from game action, per Aaron Boone. Expected return: April. (Updated March 14)
• LHP Tyler Matzek (Strained right oblique) – Suffered a moderate strain on Feb. 25 but was asymptomatic as of March 7. Expected to resume throwing March 10. Possible return in April. (Updated March 7)
• RHP Luis Gil (Right lat strain) – Unable to complete Feb. 28 bullpen session; MRI on March 1 confirmed injury. Received PRP injection on March 6 and will not throw for at least six weeks. Expected return: Possibly June. (Updated March 6)
• INF DJ LeMahieu (Left calf strain) – Suffered injury during a March 1 at-bat; MRI on March 4 confirmed strain. Will avoid baseball activities for “a couple of weeks.” Expected return: Possibly April. (Updated March 6)
• RHP Clayton Beeter (Right shoulder discomfort) – Continuing side sessions but no set date for game action. Expected return: March. (Updated March 4)
• RHP Jonathan Loáisiga (Right UCL surgery recovery) – Underwent internal brace surgery on April 12, 2024. Currently throwing from the mound. Expected return: Late April/Early May. (Updated March 4)
• RHP JT Brubaker (Fractured ribs) – Suffered three fractured ribs after being struck by a comebacker in his Feb. 21 spring debut. Expected return: TBD. (Updated Feb. 28)
• RHP Scott Effross (Left hamstring strain) – Exited Feb. 25 game after one pitch; diagnosed with Grade 2 hamstring strain. Scheduled for PRP injection on Feb. 27. Boone expects a lengthy recovery. Expected return: TBD. (Updated Feb. 27)
• RHP Chase Hampton (Tommy John surgery) – Recovering from surgery, targeting a return in May or June 2026. (Updated Feb. 26)
• Yankees Receive Bad News on Trade Value of Record-Breaking Prospect.