Yankees' Rising Star Jasson Domínguez Faces Lengthy Recovery After UCL Tear
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| Photo: Instagram/Jasson Domínguez |
In a stunning turn of events, Jasson Domínguez, the electrifying rookie outfielder, is set to miss the remainder of the 2023 season and potentially the first half of 2024 due to a devastating injury.
Domínguez had made a spectacular debut for the New York Yankees, reminiscent of legendary player Mickey Mantle, by hitting a home run and stealing a base in the same game, a feat not seen since Mantle's time. However, his promising rookie season has been abruptly halted as he has been diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right elbow, necessitating surgery.
Domínguez expressed his shock at the news but remained determined to face the challenge head-on. Yankees manager Aaron Boone revealed that Domínguez's recovery is expected to take nine to 10 months, with the best-case scenario for his return being the 2024 All-Star break.
Domínguez had made a spectacular debut for the New York Yankees, reminiscent of legendary player Mickey Mantle, by hitting a home run and stealing a base in the same game, a feat not seen since Mantle's time. However, his promising rookie season has been abruptly halted as he has been diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right elbow, necessitating surgery.
Domínguez expressed his shock at the news but remained determined to face the challenge head-on. Yankees manager Aaron Boone revealed that Domínguez's recovery is expected to take nine to 10 months, with the best-case scenario for his return being the 2024 All-Star break.
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| Photo: Instagram/Jasson Domínguez |
Despite the setback, both Domínguez and Boone expressed optimism about his future in baseball, emphasizing that this is just a momentary hurdle in what could be a long and successful career. Domínguez is eager to undergo surgery and begin his recuperation as soon as possible.
The injury is believed to have originated during Domínguez's third game in the Majors against the Astros on September 3. Although he sensed something was amiss before the game, he soldiered on and even managed to hit another home run.
However, the discomfort persisted and worsened over time, eventually leading to his removal from the lineup against the Brewers. Despite the setback, the Yankees enjoyed a five-game winning streak following the promotion of Domínguez and catcher Austin Wells as September callups.
Reflecting on his short-lived but impactful stint in the Majors, Domínguez expressed gratitude for the experience and the opportunity to be part of the Yankees' clubhouse in the big leagues.
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Source: MLB
The injury is believed to have originated during Domínguez's third game in the Majors against the Astros on September 3. Although he sensed something was amiss before the game, he soldiered on and even managed to hit another home run.
However, the discomfort persisted and worsened over time, eventually leading to his removal from the lineup against the Brewers. Despite the setback, the Yankees enjoyed a five-game winning streak following the promotion of Domínguez and catcher Austin Wells as September callups.
Jasson Domínguez has a torn UCL in his right elbow. Aaron Boone provides an update on the outfielder. #YANKSonYES pic.twitter.com/s7RCja0lyc
— YES Network (@YESNetwork) September 10, 2023
Reflecting on his short-lived but impactful stint in the Majors, Domínguez expressed gratitude for the experience and the opportunity to be part of the Yankees' clubhouse in the big leagues.
Read Next: USC's Caleb Williams' Fearless Playmaking Ignites Trojans' Victory Over Stanford
Source: MLB
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