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MLB Rumors: Joey Votto adds pressure to Reds, Yankees asset fails, Astros Abreu replacement

By Mark Powell

TORONTO, CANADA - JUNE 7: Jose Abreu #79 of the Houston Astros at bat in the second inning of their MLB game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on June 7, 2023 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA - JUNE 7: Jose Abreu #79 of the Houston Astros at bat in the second inning of their MLB game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on June 7, 2023 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images) /
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Yankees, Jasson Dominguez
DENVER, CO – JULY 11: Jasson Dominguez #25 of American League Futures Team bats against the National League Futures Team at Coors Field on July 11, 2021 in Denver, Colorado.(Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

MLB Rumors: What’s wrong with this Yankees trade asset?

If the New York Yankees wanted to make a trade to replace Aaron Judge, or perhaps add to their starting rotation, said move might involve Jasson Dominguez.

Dominguez is a top-100 prospect (ranked No. 32) via MLB Pipeline, but has struggled this season. Frankly, his best attribute has turned against him, as his bat has been quiet for quite some time.

Look — prospects struggle, and Dominguez being unable to get on base at a consistent clip is nothing new. This is a player who has excelled since he was 16 years old, when he was signed by New York. Dominguez was often compared with Giancarlo Stanton, at least in terms of his raw power. As it turns out, he still has some work to do. Most prospects, including Dominguez, go through a rough patch. Having said struggles occur in Double-A is actually ideal, because Jasson has time to figure it all out. It is June, after all.

It’s in the spirit of Yanks fans to overreact, even though Dominguez is a prospect. Expect them to do the same here — but the odds are in favor of Jasson bouncing back, eventually.

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