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By Michael DeRosa
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The New York Yankees are gearing up to be big buyers at the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline.
With the Yankees being one of the top teams in the American League and having World Series aspirations, they should be looking to make multiple upgrades to their roster. Bringing in a new catcher and pitching help should be their top priorities.
Yet, while the Yankees will be buyers this year, one of their young outfielders is creating chatter in the rumor mill as a trade candidate.
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In a recent article for The Athletic, Chris Kirschner predicted that the Yankees will trade former top prospect Jasson Dominguez before this trade deadline passes.
"Envisioning Dominguez’s future with the Yankees is difficult. Trent Grisham will be a free agent after this season, but even if he departs, the Yankees don’t believe in Domínguez’s ability in center field," Kirschner wrote. "Another club could view him as a former No. 1 prospect who is still only 23 years old."
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With Dominguez being a promising young outfielder, he certainly has the potential to be a good trade chip at the deadline. He could be used in a trade package to help land a player who would help the Yankees out immediately.
At this point, it is fair to argue that Dominguez could use a fresh start. Perhaps a change of scenery could be exactly what helps the former top prospect tap into his potential more and break out. Teams that could make sense as landing spots for the young Yankees outfielder include the St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Padres, Chicago White Sox, and Philadelphia Phillies.
In 42 games this season with the Yankees, Dominguez has five home runs, 12 RBI, and a .232 batting average. This is after he had 10 home runs, 23 stolen bases, 47 RBI, and a .257 batting average in 123 games last season with New York.
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