Rumors surrounding the New York Yankees ahead of the MLB trade deadline indicate the team is preparing to be aggressive buyers this summer. Already one of the top teams in baseball, a significant trade involving one of their top prospects could elevate them further.
The Yankees are primarily targeting relievers and corner infielders. They aim to bolster their bullpen by acquiring pitchers with high strikeout rates and excellent swing-and-miss abilities. Additionally, they are interested in finding a first or third baseman to provide more options for replacing Anthony Rizzo.
According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the Yankees are not willing to trade Jasson Dominguez this summer, even if it means adding a significant player. Instead, they hope Dominguez will be ready for a starting spot in the Opening Day lineup next season.
“Two evaluators concurred that the Yankees had Dominguez and Jones as their most protected prospects with last year’s first-round pick, shortstop George Lombard — who at 19 is playing very young at Low-A — just below that. The rest of the system was perceived as more available in trades.”
Dominguez is expected to miss most of the 2024 season due to an oblique injury. Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced on July 10 that Dominguez “still has got a ways to go” before he can return.
The 21-year-old outfielder debuted in MLB in 2023, slashing .258/.303/.677. While he struck out in 24.2 percent of his plate appearances and had a below-average OBP, Dominguez hit four home runs in 40 plate appearances.
Given Dominguez’s retention, he is likely to start the 2025 season at Triple-A. If he performs well and remains healthy, a call-up in early May 2025 is plausible.
Regarding the 2024 MLB trade deadline, several top Yankees prospects are believed to be available. While holding onto Jones and Dominguez may exclude the Yankees from acquiring All-Star closer Mason Miller, they still have several attractive trade candidates to pursue.
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