Yankees Notes: Jasson Dominguez to play left field, Aaron Boone talks preferred position for Jazz Chisholm Jr.

The New York Yankees are implementing strategic positional changes for the 2025 season, focusing on Jasson Domínguez and Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Jasson Domínguez to Play Left Field

Jasson Domínguez, a promising young talent, is set to transition to left field for the upcoming season. Manager Aaron Boone expressed confidence in Domínguez’s ability to adapt to this new role, stating, “We’ll try and get Domínguez up to speed in left.” citeturn0search2 This move comes after the acquisition of Cody Bellinger, who will assume the center field position, allowing Domínguez to focus on left field.

Domínguez has shown potential in spring training, including a home run off Carlos Rodón on the first day of full-squad workouts. citeturn0news17 Despite a challenging 2024 season, where he posted a .179 batting average in 18 games, Domínguez has been working diligently to refine his offensive skills, particularly from the right side. Boone, along with teammates Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger, remains optimistic about Domínguez’s development and his future contributions to the team.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. to Play Second Base

Jazz Chisholm Jr., known for his versatility, is expected to return to second base for the 2025 season. Boone emphasized the importance of providing Chisholm with a consistent position, stating, “We want to give him a permanent position rather than switching him between positions.” citeturn0news16 Chisholm, who has experience at shortstop, second base, and center field, was moved to third base after joining the Yankees last summer. His performance at third base was commendable, but the team believes his dynamic play is best utilized in the middle infield alongside Anthony Volpe.

These positional adjustments reflect the Yankees’ commitment to optimizing their roster for the 2025 season, aiming to enhance both defensive stability and offensive production.