BN: Dominguez is Back!

Today's roster moves: Dominguez gets called up, Berti returns from the IL, DJ goes on the IL, and Misiewicz is DFA'ed.

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Some Real Quick Thoughts:

Now that Jasson Dominguez has returned to the Bronx, expect him to play (almost) every day. During the series against the Chicago Cubs, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman did say, "If he [Jasson Dominguez] comes here, he is going to play."

It's also already being reported that Dominguez will be playing center field tonight. This is a great thing.

It's clear that Aaron Judge and Juan Soto have been in a funk over the past two weeks or so. Now that Dominguez is back, I'd give them both a day or two to completely rest and reset themselves.

It's better to give a game or two now to have Judge and Soto be in the right head-space for batting than to keep forcing them to try and carry the team and be off at the end of the month. The Yankees have a lead (albeit slight) and should use it to their advantage. Give those guys a day off or two. They deserve it.

Also: Dominguez should help to make the outfield alignment better defensively. Aaron Judge has done a fine job as a center fielder this year and last, but it's not where he belongs long-term. Dominguez will help take wear and tear off of Judge's back (and legs) and allow him to shift back into a corner outfield role.

This also helps the Yankees get the most out of Verdugo as a defensive replacement and platoon bat/pinch-hitter (to be used only against right-handed pitchers). This does also likely spell the end of Verdugo's time as a starter for the Yankees.

Additionally, Dominguez brings some needed youth, excitement, and speed to this team. I can only imagine how tough a grind this season has been, especially after the blisteringly hot start in the spring, and the constant mediocre play over the whole summer. Bringing in a budding superstar will do great things towards helping this teams morale.

I also hope to watch Dominguez, Volpe, and Chisholm (and Berti) tear up the basepaths and make life extremely difficult for opposing teams during the postseason. That would be a lot of fun to watch, and would be a lot for other teams to manage.

WELCOME BACK JASSON!

(and Jon Berti)