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New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez was carted off the field after crashing into the outfield wall enclosure.
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 back to the wall and made a spectacular catch, but crashed incredibly hard into the wall. The 23-year-old’s hat and sunglasses popped off his head when he made contact with the fence on the left field wall.
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New York Yankees’ Jasson Domínguez is injured catching a ball hit by Brandon Nimmo of the Texas Rangers during the first inning of a baseball game in New York, New York, on May 7, 2026. (Frank Franklin II/AP Photo)
Dominguez held onto the ball impressively despite the hard collision, but was face down on the warning track. Yankees center fielder Trent Grisham came over and rested his hand on Dominguez until medical personnel came out.
He remained down for several moments while receiving medical attention. Dominguez was eventually helped to the cart, where he appeared to begin crying once seated.
After Dominguez’s exit, 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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New York Yankees’ Jasson Domínguez is injured catching a ball hit by Brandon Nimmo of the Texas Rangers during the first inning of a baseball game in New York, New York, on 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 broadcast.
Any lingering 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 RBI and 23 stolen bases.
Dominguez was far better from the left side than the right, hitting .274 as a left-handed hitter compared to .204 as a right-handed hitter.
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New York Yankees’ Jasson Domínguez is carted off the field after suffering an injury during the first inning against the Texas Rangers in New York, New York, on May 7, 2026. (Frank Franklin II/AP Photo)
However, Dominguez struggled mightily in left field last season. With his porous left field defense and lack of success against left-handed pitching, the Yankees sent Dominguez down to Triple-A to begin the 2026 season.
With Bellinger, Trent Grisham and Aaron Judge in the outfield, there was no room for Dominguez to get regular playing time. Dominguez was called up after Giancarlo Stanton injured his calf and landed on the IL.
Dominguez was playing in his ninth game of the season when he was injured.
