NY Post: Dominguez may not have a roster spot

[The Nard]

Doesn’t the team have enough players who can only DH, because they don’t know which end of a glove catches to insert their hands?

[scoutyjones2]

https://nypost.com/2026/02/13/sports/j ... es-roster/

In a recent thread about Bloom saying he may not be done with moves this offseason, several posters brought up different moves to make and it was pointed out that the Cards have some players who could be useful to the Yankees. I mentioned Jasson Dominguez as a target, and then this article from the NY Post came out yesterday detailing how he looks to be squeezed out of a roster spot.

He is still only 23 and has five years of team control, which means he matches up well with the current core the Cards are building. His baserunning, arm strength and walk rates are already very good and he did post a better than league average wRC+ over 100 in his first full season.

His range on defense is the main knock against him, but he actually showed improvement in that area as the year progressed. OAA by months he played enough to qualify:
April -4
May -2
June +1
July -1
August -1

So after early season struggles he managed to be close to league average. Defensive improvement to being a good left fielder is definitely possible for someone of his age and athleticism.

His other weakness is hitting from the right side. He is still young enough to improve or abandon switch hitting. And the power from both sides may still see improvement because his exit velos, bat speed and hard hit % are all rated as well above league average.

The Yankees could use help at C, LHR, and SP depth for their injury plagued rotation. Pages, Romero and Fitts for Dominguez matches up well on BTV and gives both teams something they need.

LMAO...his d got better?

He played less, thus less plays

He also should be another, who should stop switch hitting. He's better from the left side...another pox on him

No thanks

[pitchingandefense]

https://nypost.com/2026/02/13/sports/j ... es-roster/

In a recent thread about Bloom saying he may not be done with moves this offseason, several posters brought up different moves to make and it was pointed out that the Cards have some players who could be useful to the Yankees. I mentioned Jasson Dominguez as a target, and then this article from the NY Post came out yesterday detailing how he looks to be squeezed out of a roster spot.

He is still only 23 and has five years of team control, which means he matches up well with the current core the Cards are building. His baserunning, arm strength and walk rates are already very good and he did post a better than league average wRC+ over 100 in his first full season.

His range on defense is the main knock against him, but he actually showed improvement in that area as the year progressed. OAA by months he played enough to qualify:
April -4
May -2
June +1
July -1
August -1

So after early season struggles he managed to be close to league average. Defensive improvement to being a good left fielder is definitely possible for someone of his age and athleticism.

His other weakness is hitting from the right side. He is still young enough to improve or abandon switch hitting. And the power from both sides may still see improvement because his exit velos, bat speed and hard hit % are all rated as well above league average.

The Yankees could use help at C, LHR, and SP depth for their injury plagued rotation. Pages, Romero and Fitts for Dominguez matches up well on BTV and gives both teams something they need.

LMAO...his d got better?

He played less, thus less plays

He also should be another, who should stop switch hitting. He's better from the left side...another pox on him

No thanks

Still only 23 years old and displays the talent to continue improvement.

He played a full allotment of games well into August, thus why he played enough innings to qualify for the OAA list each month. But I’m sure you are less interested in facts and more interested in posting emojis.

[scoutyjones2]

https://nypost.com/2026/02/13/sports/j ... es-roster/

In a recent thread about Bloom saying he may not be done with moves this offseason, several posters brought up different moves to make and it was pointed out that the Cards have some players who could be useful to the Yankees. I mentioned Jasson Dominguez as a target, and then this article from the NY Post came out yesterday detailing how he looks to be squeezed out of a roster spot.

He is still only 23 and has five years of team control, which means he matches up well with the current core the Cards are building. His baserunning, arm strength and walk rates are already very good and he did post a better than league average wRC+ over 100 in his first full season.

His range on defense is the main knock against him, but he actually showed improvement in that area as the year progressed. OAA by months he played enough to qualify:
April -4
May -2
June +1
July -1
August -1

So after early season struggles he managed to be close to league average. Defensive improvement to being a good left fielder is definitely possible for someone of his age and athleticism.

His other weakness is hitting from the right side. He is still young enough to improve or abandon switch hitting. And the power from both sides may still see improvement because his exit velos, bat speed and hard hit % are all rated as well above league average.

The Yankees could use help at C, LHR, and SP depth for their injury plagued rotation. Pages, Romero and Fitts for Dominguez matches up well on BTV and gives both teams something they need.

LMAO...his d got better?

He played less, thus less plays

He also should be another, who should stop switch hitting. He's better from the left side...another pox on him

No thanks

Still only 23 years old and displays the talent to continue improvement.

He played a full allotment of games well into August, thus why he played enough innings to qualify for the OAA list each month. But I’m sure you are less interested in facts and more interested in posting emojis.

LMAO. So why don't you post his OAA?

Oh wait ..I will

-9....32nd amongst LFers...tied for last. 2 and a quarter times worse than Jordan Walkers defense!

Hers an emoji

[pitchingandefense]

https://nypost.com/2026/02/13/sports/j ... es-roster/

In a recent thread about Bloom saying he may not be done with moves this offseason, several posters brought up different moves to make and it was pointed out that the Cards have some players who could be useful to the Yankees. I mentioned Jasson Dominguez as a target, and then this article from the NY Post came out yesterday detailing how he looks to be squeezed out of a roster spot.

He is still only 23 and has five years of team control, which means he matches up well with the current core the Cards are building. His baserunning, arm strength and walk rates are already very good and he did post a better than league average wRC+ over 100 in his first full season.

His range on defense is the main knock against him, but he actually showed improvement in that area as the year progressed. OAA by months he played enough to qualify:
April -4
May -2
June +1
July -1
August -1

So after early season struggles he managed to be close to league average. Defensive improvement to being a good left fielder is definitely possible for someone of his age and athleticism.

His other weakness is hitting from the right side. He is still young enough to improve or abandon switch hitting. And the power from both sides may still see improvement because his exit velos, bat speed and hard hit % are all rated as well above league average.

The Yankees could use help at C, LHR, and SP depth for their injury plagued rotation. Pages, Romero and Fitts for Dominguez matches up well on BTV and gives both teams something they need.

LMAO...his d got better?

He played less, thus less plays

He also should be another, who should stop switch hitting. He's better from the left side...another pox on him

No thanks

Still only 23 years old and displays the talent to continue improvement.

He played a full allotment of games well into August, thus why he played enough innings to qualify for the OAA list each month. But I’m sure you are less interested in facts and more interested in posting emojis.

LMAO. So why don't you post his OAA?

Oh wait ..I will

-9....32nd amongst LFers...tied for last. 2 and a quarter times worse than Jordan Walkers defense!

Hers an emoji

And most of that -9 was accrued during the first 1/3 of the season, as evidenced by the monthly totals. He’s young, athletic and has potential for a lot of improvement.

Not to mention he played the vast majority of his time in the minors playing CF. So he’s been moved to a corner at the major league level in the NY spotlight at a very young age. He’d be more than fine as the LF in Saint Louis.

[ICCFIM2]

Wonder if JoJo and Crooks is enough, if not add Burleson for JD and prospect

Or 3 way with Houston looking for a LH OF bat

Cards get Dominguez
Yanks get JoJo, Crooks and 2 Houston mid tier prospects
Stros get Nootbaar

Edit, forgot they have Austin Wells, they may like Pages instead

What is the rush to trade Burleson? He has improved each season. Dominguez is 22.6 while Crooks 8.7 and Romero 6.3 total 15. If the Yanks are squeezing Dominguez out, that might be enough. In no way do I add Burleson who is 17.8. If Dominguez does not make their team, his value will diminish. The Cards need more OF depth, so he is a guy they should target if he is available. The idea of adding Fitts, 3.5, as originally suggested on this thread, should be enough to get this deal done if the Yankess are serious about the deal. Crooks could be a loss, Fitts might be too. But, we get a prospect with a lot of upside and we are trading from an area of strength, C and #5/6 SPs.

[kyace]

Mentioned before Yanks looking for a right handed bu catcher so Pages would interest them. Also need another lh reliever so Jo Jo would interest them.
Dominguez did look better in the field as the season went on but is still not great and limited to left field.
Yanks pretty much ditched using him against left handers even though he is a switch hitter. He was reportedly going to play winter ball batting only right handed but don’t think that happened for some reason.
Volpe was built up as the next Jeter and Dominguez as the next Mantle. Both are now suffering from fan disenchantment as unable to live up to the hype and both need a fresh start elsewhere. Dominguez has the potential to be at least a 20/20 player and possibly 30/30. Also has a good batting eye and draws walks.

[hmoss859]

If Greg Luzinski can play LF, I imagine this kid could too.

Serious upside.

[Alex Reyes Cy Young]

If Greg Luzinski can play LF, I imagine this kid could too.

Serious upside.

Out of all the ideas I have seen kicked around here that reside in the realm of possibility, this is it. I would look to acquire him for not much and place him in left. He's young and had a nice year last year in limited PA's. The 331 OBP with a little improvement could be your leadoff. His baserunning value is 80th percentile and his raw sprint speed is 84th percentile. He has excellent arm strength and bat speed as well. There is a lot to work with.

[sikeston bulldog2]

If Greg Luzinski can play LF, I imagine this kid could too.

Serious upside.

Out of all the ideas I have seen kicked around here that reside in the realm of possibility, this is it. I would look to acquire him for not much and place him in left. He's young and had a nice year last year in limited PA's. The 331 OBP with a little improvement could be your leadoff. His baserunning value is 80th percentile and his raw sprint speed is 84th percentile. He has excellent arm strength and bat speed as well. There is a lot to work with.

Good write. And he is young. And he is atheletic. And he has experience. On a rebuild year he works well. During the competitive years, with a young competitive team, does he still qualify.

[Alex Reyes Cy Young]

If Greg Luzinski can play LF, I imagine this kid could too.

Serious upside.

Out of all the ideas I have seen kicked around here that reside in the realm of possibility, this is it. I would look to acquire him for not much and place him in left. He's young and had a nice year last year in limited PA's. The 331 OBP with a little improvement could be your leadoff. His baserunning value is 80th percentile and his raw sprint speed is 84th percentile. He has excellent arm strength and bat speed as well. There is a lot to work with.

Good write. And he is young. And he is atheletic. And he has experience. On a rebuild year he works well. During the competitive years, with a young competitive team, does he still qualify.

I think it depends on how well he develops or continues to develop. That’s the big sell with this new GM and development leaders/team. Building the hit labs pitch lab etc. One would think they have a good chance to continue to develop him.

I think.

[sikeston bulldog2]

If Greg Luzinski can play LF, I imagine this kid could too.

Serious upside.

Out of all the ideas I have seen kicked around here that reside in the realm of possibility, this is it. I would look to acquire him for not much and place him in left. He's young and had a nice year last year in limited PA's. The 331 OBP with a little improvement could be your leadoff. His baserunning value is 80th percentile and his raw sprint speed is 84th percentile. He has excellent arm strength and bat speed as well. There is a lot to work with.

Good write. And he is young. And he is atheletic. And he has experience. On a rebuild year he works well. During the competitive years, with a young competitive team, does he still qualify.

I think it depends on how well he develops or continues to develop. That’s the big sell with this new GM and development leaders/team. Building the hit labs pitch lab etc. One would think they have a good chance to continue to develop him.

I think.

Yea, again nice entry. Is the problem in NY too many outfielders.

[Alex Reyes Cy Young]

If Greg Luzinski can play LF, I imagine this kid could too.

Serious upside.

Out of all the ideas I have seen kicked around here that reside in the realm of possibility, this is it. I would look to acquire him for not much and place him in left. He's young and had a nice year last year in limited PA's. The 331 OBP with a little improvement could be your leadoff. His baserunning value is 80th percentile and his raw sprint speed is 84th percentile. He has excellent arm strength and bat speed as well. There is a lot to work with.

Good write. And he is young. And he is atheletic. And he has experience. On a rebuild year he works well. During the competitive years, with a young competitive team, does he still qualify.

I think it depends on how well he develops or continues to develop. That’s the big sell with this new GM and development leaders/team. Building the hit labs pitch lab etc. One would think they have a good chance to continue to develop him.

I think.

Yea, again nice entry. Is the problem in NY too many outfielders.

I’d like to know that as well!

Not sure how much Judge will play. They did sign Belli as well. Other than those 2 ???

[scoutyjones2]

If Greg Luzinski can play LF, I imagine this kid could too.

Serious upside.

Out of all the ideas I have seen kicked around here that reside in the realm of possibility, this is it. I would look to acquire him for not much and place him in left. He's young and had a nice year last year in limited PA's. The 331 OBP with a little improvement could be your leadoff. His baserunning value is 80th percentile and his raw sprint speed is 84th percentile. He has excellent arm strength and bat speed as well. There is a lot to work with.

Good write. And he is young. And he is atheletic. And he has experience. On a rebuild year he works well. During the competitive years, with a young competitive team, does he still qualify.

I think it depends on how well he develops or continues to develop. That’s the big sell with this new GM and development leaders/team. Building the hit labs pitch lab etc. One would think they have a good chance to continue to develop him.

I think.

Yea, again nice entry. Is the problem in NY too many outfielders.

I’d like to know that as well!

Not sure how much Judge will play. They did sign Belli as well. Other than those 2 ???

They have Grisham, Judge Bellinger, Spencer Jones and Jasson has options still. He's their only "righty" outside of Judge, problem is, his glove sucks

[ecleme22]

If Greg Luzinski can play LF, I imagine this kid could too.

Serious upside.

Out of all the ideas I have seen kicked around here that reside in the realm of possibility, this is it. I would look to acquire him for not much and place him in left. He's young and had a nice year last year in limited PA's. The 331 OBP with a little improvement could be your leadoff. His baserunning value is 80th percentile and his raw sprint speed is 84th percentile. He has excellent arm strength and bat speed as well. There is a lot to work with.

Good write. And he is young. And he is atheletic. And he has experience. On a rebuild year he works well. During the competitive years, with a young competitive team, does he still qualify.

It depends what you give up for him.

[sikeston bulldog2]

If Greg Luzinski can play LF, I imagine this kid could too.

Serious upside.

Out of all the ideas I have seen kicked around here that reside in the realm of possibility, this is it. I would look to acquire him for not much and place him in left. He's young and had a nice year last year in limited PA's. The 331 OBP with a little improvement could be your leadoff. His baserunning value is 80th percentile and his raw sprint speed is 84th percentile. He has excellent arm strength and bat speed as well. There is a lot to work with.

Good write. And he is young. And he is atheletic. And he has experience. On a rebuild year he works well. During the competitive years, with a young competitive team, does he still qualify.

I think it depends on how well he develops or continues to develop. That’s the big sell with this new GM and development leaders/team. Building the hit labs pitch lab etc. One would think they have a good chance to continue to develop him.

I think.

Yea, again nice entry. Is the problem in NY too many outfielders.

I’d like to know that as well!

Not sure how much Judge will play. They did sign Belli as well. Other than those 2 ???

They have Grisham, Judge Bellinger, Spencer Jones and Jasson has options still. He's their only "righty" outside of Judge, problem is, his glove sucks

Meaning he could not play left field on this type team. Does his defense drag down greatly his offensive attributes.