Yankees’ Dominguez Undergoing Additional Tests After Elbow Hit

The latest from the New York Yankees centers on Jasson Domínguez’s left elbow scare and a string of injury updates that could shake up the roster. Domínguez, just called up from Triple-A two days earlier, took an 89.1 mph cutter from Nathan Eovaldi to the elbow in the fourth inning of a 3-0 loss to the Rangers.

He left the field wincing and clutching his arm. The X-rays didn’t reveal much, so the Yankees planned more imaging on the off day to figure out how long Domínguez might be out and what the medical staff should do next.

Domínguez Elbow Injury: Latest Update

Domínguez stayed in the game for a bit after the hit but came out later that inning. The team called it a left elbow bruise.

Manager Aaron Boone saw the pain on Domínguez’s face as he came back to the dugout, which prompted the team to schedule precautionary imaging. The moment felt tense, but no one wanted to jump to conclusions.

X-rays didn’t clear anything up. “We’re going to do more testing and see,” Boone said, sounding as uncertain as anyone about the timeline.

The Yankees want to check Domínguez’s range of motion and strength before making any decisions. Domínguez admitted there was swelling, but he didn’t seem too worried, which at least gives fans something to hang onto.

Imaging and Next Steps

Next up: more imaging back in New York to check for structural damage or just a bruise. The Yankees will play it safe until they know more.

It’s a waiting game for the roster, and nobody knows yet if Domínguez will be back soon or stuck on the injured list for a while.

Cole, Volpe and Rodón: Other Yankees Injury Updates

Domínguez isn’t the only story. The Yankees are also watching the health of a few big names as they try to get everyone back on the field.

Gerrit Cole is working through his rehab, and Anthony Volpe and Carlos Rodón could return soon, which might really change things for the infield and rotation.

Cole’s Rehab Start

Cole threw his third rehab outing for Somerset, pitching five innings and giving up three runs on three hits in a seven-inning loss to Portland.

He’s coming back from elbow surgery last March. Cole struck out three, walked none, and threw 45 of 60 pitches for strikes. He said his changeup felt as good as it has in a while, which sounds promising for a return to the big league rotation later this season.

The Yankees plan to keep a close eye as he keeps building up pitch count and sharpness in real games.

Volpe Activation Goal

Anthony Volpe, working back from left shoulder surgery, went 2-for-4 in a minor league game. He could be activated for the series opener in New York as soon as Friday.

The Yankees see Volpe as a key piece of their infield and lineup. If he comes back soon, it’d be a big boost for a team already dealing with enough uncertainty around Domínguez.

Rodón’s Rehab Plan

On the mound side, left-hander Carlos Rodón is lined up for his second rehab start on Thursday. He’s coming off elbow surgery and also had a hamstring setback during spring training.

Rodón’s timeline is still up in the air. The Yankees really need him to make progress if they want a stable starting rotation, especially as Cole inches closer to returning to the majors.

• Domínguez has an elbow bruise; imaging will show if there’s any structural damage.
• Cole is still rehabbing, but his changeup actually looks pretty promising as he works toward getting back in the rotation.
• Volpe might get activated Friday, which could give the lineup a much-needed spark.
• Rodón goes for his second rehab start tomorrow—definitely worth watching to see how his elbow and hamstring hold up.

The Yankees are juggling hope and caution right now. Imaging results and rehab outings coming up will have a big impact on their lineup and the team’s overall health outlook as they grind through a tough schedule.

 
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