In an extraordinary scene, several Yankees — Aaron Judge, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Cody Bellinger, Trent Grisham and Amed Rosario — grouped together on the warning track in left field, nearby manager Aaron Boone and several trainers. Both dugouts were filled with players and coaches on the top step peering over.
Such was the concern over Jasson Domínguez, who made a remarkable play that came with a cost.
On the eighth pitch to the first batter of Thursday afternoon’s game, the Yankees’ left fielder ranged back and did not slow as he smashed into the wall and then smashed into the dirt, his hat and sunglasses tumbling off of him and the ball secure in his glove.
Domínguez was down for several minutes after robbing Brandon Nimmo and the subject of much concern. There was no immediate update from the Yankees concerning his condition, but he left the matinee finale against the Rangers in The Bronx after just one batter and after one of the better and more fearless plays a player can make.
“The Martian” was able to get to his feet after a long break, and he appeared to be emotional as he was carted off the field.
In the aftermath, Ryan McMahon entered the game at third base, pushing Amed Rosario from third to right field and Cody Bellinger from right to left.
[Notigroup Newsroom in collaboration with other media outlets, with information from the following sources]
