On Monday night, the New York Yankees opened up their series with the Rangers in Texas.
The Yankees won by a score of 4-2.
Jasson Domínguez (who was recently called up) made his season debut (and batted sixth).
He finished with one hit and one strikeout in four at-bats.
Aaron Judge Reacts To Yankees Roster Move
GettyJasson Domínguez #24 of the New York Yankees reacts to a strikeout at bat during an 18-2 Los Angeles Dodgers win over the New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium on May 31, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
After the game, Yankees superstar Aaron Judge was asked for his thoughts on having Domínguez back in the MLB (with Giancarlo Stanton out of action).
Judge (via YES Network): “You call up a guy like Jasson Domínguez who can kind of fill that role. Maybe DH. Play some outfield for us. It’s gonna be huge. He’s been raking in Triple A… I think he was definitely upset not making the team out of camp… I think he’s gonna show up here ready to prove some people wrong and kind of send a message.”
“He’s been raking in Triple A. I think he was definitely upset not making the team out of camp. I think he’s gonna show up here ready to prove some people wrong and kind of send a message. I’m
Domínguez finished last season batting .257 with 98 hits, ten home runs, 47 RBI’s, 58 runs and 23 stolen bases in 123 games.
The 23-year-old is already in his fourth season playing for the Yankees.
Jorge Castillo of ESPN wrote before Monday’s game: “The Yankees are calling up Jasson Domínguez, a source tells ESPN. Domínguez batted .326 with an .893 OPS in 24 games for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.”
Yankees Right Now
GettyAaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees hits a solo home run in the second inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on April 27, 2026 in Arlington, Texas.
After a tough stretch earlier this month, the Yankees have been one of the hottest teams in the MLB over the last two weeks.
They are 19-10 in 29 games, which has them at the top of the American League East.
On the road, the Yankees have gone 11-5 in the 16 games they have played away from the Bronx.
Erik Boland of Newsday Sports wrote: “A little rickety in the ninth but David Bednar picks up his 8th save in 9 chances as the Yankees win, 4-2, here in Arlington. They’ve won 10 of their last 12 games and 11 of their last 14 in improving to an AL-best 19-10″
GettyDavid Bednar #53 of the New York Yankees delivers a pitch against the Texas Rangers in the ninth inning at Globe Life Field on April 27, 2026 in Arlington, Texas.
Judge finished Monday’s game with three hits (and one home run).
After two more games against the Rangers, the Yankees will return home to host the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night in New York.
Aaron Judge Reacts To Yankees Recent Roster Move Ahead Of Rangers Series