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New York Yankees fans did a double take on Monday when Jasson Dominguez was spotted taking grounders at first base.<\/p>\n
Pregame workouts are often strange spectacles, with outfielders taking grounders on the infield or infielders drifting into the outfield chasing fly balls.<\/p>\n
But seeing Dominguez, a highly regarded outfield prospect, working at first base immediately set imaginations racing across the fanbase.<\/p>\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/firesideyankees\/status\/1960059194645881148<\/figure>\n
The session itself was unconventional, even playful, as Paul Goldschmidt manned third base for the drill despite never playing the position.<\/p>\n
That detail makes it clear this wasn\u2019t a serious trial run, but the sight still carried intriguing implications for the Yankees.<\/p>\nCredit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Defensive Struggles in the Outfield<\/h2>\n
For all his promise at the plate, Jasson Dominguez has struggled to prove himself defensively in the Yankees\u2019 outfield this year.<\/p>\n
Across 733 innings, he has posted -7 Defensive Runs Saved and -8 Outs Above Average, both numbers that highlight glaring deficiencies.<\/p>\n
In short, no defensive metric or stat believes Dominguez has been an acceptable outfielder for the Yankees this year.<\/p>\n
Those marks place him among the weaker defensive outfielders in the league, a concerning reality for someone penciled into future lineups.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s not a matter of effort; Dominguez\u2019s athleticism is obvious, but translating raw ability into polished outfield defense has been difficult.<\/p>\n
His routes and footwork in general are iffy.<\/p>\n
Sometimes, a player who thrives offensively simply lacks the instincts necessary to stick in demanding defensive positions like center or left.<\/p>\n
Why First Base is Appealing<\/h2>\n
While Dominguez does not have the traditional build of a first baseman, the move could theoretically extend his long-term playing opportunities.<\/p>\n
The Yankees are well aware that if his bat develops as expected, finding him a defensive home becomes a crucial priority.<\/p>\n
First base is often viewed as a landing spot for players whose offense outweighs their defensive shortcomings in the outfield.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s the baseball equivalent of moving a struggling chess piece to a safer square, preserving its value without unnecessary risk.<\/p>\n
For manager Aaron Boone, Dominguez learning the position could open new lineup flexibility, especially if the roster remains crowded.<\/p>\nCredit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Not an Immediate Possibility<\/h2>\n
Despite the speculation, it\u2019s important to recognize that Dominguez isn\u2019t close to game action at first base this season.<\/p>\n
He remains listed as the Yankees\u2019 starting left fielder for Monday night\u2019s matchup against the Washington Nationals in the Bronx.<\/p>\n
Still, the fact that he even took those reps hints that the organization is at least open to exploring creative defensive options.<\/p>\n
Dominguez at first base might not materialize in 2025, but keeping an open mind could benefit both player and team down the line.<\/p>\n
Sometimes, little experiments during batting practice quietly foreshadow major adjustments that define careers in ways nobody initially expected.<\/p>\n
For Jasson Dominguez, one casual workout may have planted a seed that could change his defensive trajectory in pinstripes.<\/p>\n
With how crowded the Yankees outfield is in 2025 and also in 2026, it wouldn\u2019t hurt to eventually take a serious look at the possibility of the \u2018Martian\u2019 getting some playing time in the cold corner.<\/p>\n
READ MORE: Yankees manager gives definitive update on Anthony Volpe<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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