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Yankees Tout Domínguez's Switch-Hitting Path as Bellinger Decision Looms

New York is tying the 22-year-old's 2026 role to Cody Bellinger's free-agency outcome.

Overview

  • Manager Aaron Boone and GM Brian Cashman voiced confidence that Jasson Domínguez can remain a switch-hitter, with an emphasis on improving from the right side.
  • Hitting coach Luis Rojas supplied a detailed offseason checklist, and the Yankees coordinated with Leones del Escogido as Domínguez logs winter-ball reps.
  • Boone reported encouraging early feedback from the Dominican Republic as the club targets adjustments through live at-bats and focused drills.
  • Domínguez hit .257 with 10 home runs and a .719 OPS in 2025, but left-field defense and the Judge–Grisham–Bellinger alignment cut into his late-season playing time.
  • Team officials say his playing time hinges on whether Bellinger re-signs, with Spencer Jones a potential competitor in left field and trade possibilities only if circumstances dictate.