Why This Spring Training Homer Meant More to Yankees’ Jasson Dominguez

Why this spring training homer meant more to Yankees’ Jasson Dominguez

Jasson Domínguez blasted a homer off Justin Verlander from the left side. It brought up memories of Domínguez’s first major league homer, which came off Verlander in Houston on Sept. 1, 2023.

Round-up: Early HRs off Justin Verlander lead Yankees past Tigers

Detroit Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander gave up back-to-back home runs to Jasson Dominguez and J.C. Escarra in the first inning and the New York Yankees came away with a 4-3 victory at Lakeland, Fla.In his second start of the spring, Verlander allowed three solo home runs in 3 1/3 innings (61 pitches). The 43-year old, who has returned to Detroit after spending parts of nine seasons pitching for the Houston Astros, the New York Mets and San…

Jasson Dominguez is making the Yankees' easiest decision their hardest one

Jonathan Dyer-Imagn ImagesJonathan Dyer-Imagn Images The New York Yankees entered spring training with a simple plan: send 23-year-old Jasson Dominguez to Triple-A, give him everyday at-bats, let him develop against lefties, and have him ready when opportunities opened up. But Dominguez is making that decision far more difficult than anyone anticipated. Through 11 spring games, Dominguez is hitting .333/.343/.667 with three home runs, nine RBIs,…