Yankees’ Dominguez to Undergo Additional Tests After Elbow Hit

This piece dives into the latest on the New York Yankees’ health situation. Jasson Domínguez’s elbow scare against the Rangers, Gerrit Cole’s ongoing minor-league rehab—there’s a lot swirling.

What does it all mean for Anthony Volpe and Carlos Rodón as the club tries to navigate an injury-plagued stretch? The off day gave everyone a breather, but New York’s watching every update like hawks as the season rolls on.

Injury Update: Domínguez, Eovaldi and Imaging

Jasson Domínguez, the Yankees’ exciting 23-year-old call-up, took an 89.1 mph cutter from Nathan Eovaldi right on the left elbow. He stayed in the game at first but came out for defense in the fourth after chatting with the trainer.

New York called it a left elbow bruise. Stadium X-rays didn’t really tell them much, so they’ll do more imaging during the club’s off day in New York. Domínguez said he had swelling and pain in the dugout, but he didn’t seem overly worried. Manager Aaron Boone described the situation as “unknown at this point,” though he’s hoping it’s just a bruise and nothing worse.

This incident adds a layer of uncertainty to the Yankees’ short-term plans. Domínguez has been trying to carve out his place after rocketing through the system.

For fans, it’s a reminder—depth gets tested fast when a core guy goes down, even if it’s only for a little while.

• Jasson Domínguez: left elbow bruise; more imaging after the off day; swelling and pain, but he’s not freaking out—still, tests are coming.
• Gerrit Cole: still rehabbing with a minor-league start happening; looks like he’s almost ready to rejoin the big league rotation.
• Anthony Volpe: just turned 25; hitting well in the minors; could get activated soon.
• Carlos Rodón: working back from elbow surgery; more minor-league work ahead.

Gerrit Cole’s Rehab Start: A Gradual Path Back

In another thread of the Yankees’ ongoing rebuild, Gerrit Cole made his third minor-league rehab start for Double-A Somerset. He gave up three runs and three hits across 5 2/3 innings, striking out three with no walks.

Cole keeps leaning on his changeup and says it’s been steady as he works back from elbow surgery last March. It’s a cautious step toward rejoining New York’s rotation. The team’s focused on making sure he’s durable and his velocity holds up each time out.

Anthony Volpe: On Track to Rejoin the Big Club?

Fresh off his 25th birthday, Anthony Volpe keeps showing promise in the minors. He went 2-for-4 and is hitting .303 over his last 10 games.

The organization hasn’t ruled out activating Volpe for Friday’s series opener against Baltimore. That could be a big moment for both him and the team’s lineup. His steady minor-league production gives a little hope—maybe he’s the spark they need as the Yankees try to mix in some youth with all those veterans.

Carlos Rodón: Building Momentum in Rehab

Left-hander Carlos Rodón is gearing up for his second minor-league rehab start. In his last outing for High-A Hudson Valley, he allowed just one hit over 4 1/3 scoreless innings.

Rodón is working his way back from surgery, where doctors removed loose bodies and a bone spur from his left elbow. He also dealt with a hamstring issue related to throwing, which set things back for a bit.

He’s taking small steps, but you can sense some momentum building. If Rodón can handle the heavier workload that comes with a major-league return, he might be back with the Yankees soon.

 
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