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March 21, 2026

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The Yankees' roster shuffle continues to take shape as top prospect Jasson Domínguez is sent to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, a predictable outcome after the signing of Randal Grichuk. Meanwhile, all eyes are on 22-year-old Carlos Lagrange, whose impressive spring performance has scouts buzzing. Aaron Judge, still feeling the sting of Team USA's exit from the World Baseball Classic, is channeling that frustration into a determined push for a championship with the Yanks this season. On the pitching front, Luis Gil showed signs of his potential, delivering a dominant performance in his final spring start, raising hopes for a breakout year. With Paul DeJong opting to stay and fight for a spot, the competition is heating up as the regular season looms on the horizon.

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Yankees option Jasson Domínguez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre

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Yankees option Jasson Domínguez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre

It was honestly only a matter of time. Late Friday afternoon, the Yankees optioned former super-prospect Jasson Domínguez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, among a flurry of roster moves. Once the Yankees signed Randal Grichuk as their fourth outfielder this move seemed inevitable. Even before that, it seemed unlikely El Marciano would start the season in the […]

Yankees 2026 Season Preview: Carlos Lagrange

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Yankees 2026 Season Preview: Carlos Lagrange

Has any young pitcher generated more hype this spring than Carlos Lagrange? The Yankees’ 22-year-old right-hander came into the spring as the organization’s top pitching prospect (or number two, behind Elmer Rodríguez), with MLB Pipeline ranking him 79th, Baseball Prospectus at 61st, and FanGraphs at 73rd. And yet, as spring training winds down, those rankings […]

Paul DeJong Not Planning To Opt Out Of Yankees Deal

Paul DeJong Not Planning To Opt Out Of Yankees Deal

Infielder Paul DeJong does not plan to opt out of his minor league deal with the Yankees this week, reports Joel Sherman of The New York Post. He will stick with the Yanks and try to earn a roster spot. If he doesn’t get a spot on the Opening Day roster, he’ll report to Triple-A. […]

After falling short of Classic title, Judge sets focus on winning one for Yanks

After falling short of Classic title, Judge sets focus on winning one for Yanks

TAMPA, Fla. – There was still some anger in Aaron Judge’s stride as he walked through the familiar hallways of George M. Steinbrenner Field, replaying Team USA’s loss to Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic. “You’re still thinking about the last couple of games. You’re mad about that,” Judge said.

'That was 2024 Luis Gil right there': Righty dominates in final spring start

'That was 2024 Luis Gil right there': Righty dominates in final spring start

TAMPA, Fla. – Luis Gil returned to the drawing board to rescue his sluggish spring. The Yankees right-hander might have turned the clock back, too. “That was 2024 Luis Gil right there,” manager Aaron Boone said after the Yankees’ 3-1 Grapefruit League victory over the Orioles on Friday night at

Jasson Dominguez's Opening Day fate confirms multiple problematic Yankees narratives

Jasson Dominguez's Opening Day fate confirms multiple problematic Yankees narratives

The New York Yankees optioned Jasson Dominguez to Triple-A to begin the 2026 season in a move that makes little sense.