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New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez was ejected from the field after crashing into the outfield fence.
In the first inning of the Yankees’ game against the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, Rangers leadoff hitter Brandon Nimmo ripped the ball to left field from Yankees starter Paul Blackburn.
Dominguez rushed to the wall and made a spectacular catch, but crashed incredibly hard into the wall. The 23-year-old’s hat and sunglasses fell off his head as they made contact with the fence on the left field wall.
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Jasson Domínguez of the New York Yankees is injured while catching a ball hit by Brandon Nimmo of the Texas Rangers during the first inning of a baseball game in New York, New York, May 7, 2026. (Frank Franklin II/AP Photo)
Dominguez impressively retained possession despite the violent collision, but lay face down on the warning track. Yankees center fielder Trent Grisham came over and put his hand on Dominguez until medical personnel came out.
He remained in bed for several moments while receiving medical treatment. Dominguez was eventually helped to the cart, where he appeared to start crying once seated.
With Dominguez out, Cody Bellinger moved from right field to left field, Amed Rosario moved from third base to right field, and Ryan McMahon came off the bench to play third base.
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Jasson Domínguez of the New York Yankees is injured while catching a ball hit by Brandon Nimmo of the Texas Rangers during the first inning of a baseball game in New York, New York, May 7, 2026. (Frank Franklin II/AP Photo)
He is being monitored for a concussion, is in concussion protocol and is also undergoing an MRI on his left shoulder, the YES network said on its show.
Any long-term injury would be a tough break for the Dominican Republic native. Last season was Dominguez’s first full season in the big leagues, and he produced. The switch hitter had a .257 batting average with 10 home runs, 47 RBIs and 23 stolen bases.
Dominguez was much better from the left side than the right side, as he hit .274 as a left-handed hitter compared to .204 as a right-handed hitter.
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Jasson Domínguez of the New York Yankees is removed from the field after being injured in the first inning against the Texas Rangers in New York, New York on May 7, 2026. (Frank Franklin II/AP Photo)
However, Dominguez struggled in left field last season. With his porous left field defense and lack of success against left-handed pitchers, the Yankees sent Dominguez to Triple-A to start the season in 2026.
With Bellinger, Trent Grisham and Aaron Judge in the outfield, Dominguez had no space to get regular playing time. Dominguez was recalled after Giancarlo Stanton suffered a calf injury and landed on the IL.
Dominguez was playing his ninth game of the season when he was injured.
