Jasson Dominguezs fly ball miscue leads to Yankees first-inning disaster

Ja son Dominguezs glove is not helping his case in the Yankees left field battle. As impactful as his bat and legs may be offensively compared to Alex Verdugo, his defense has left plenty to be desired, turning in his latest costly misplay in in The Bronx. With the bases loaded and no outs in the first inning, Colton Cowser hit a fly ball down the left-field line that Dominguez overran as it dropped just behind his glove for a two-run single. I have no excuse, said Dominguez, who lamented making Marcus Stroman throw more pitches in the three-run inning. That ball has to be caught 100 percent of the time. It marked Dominguezs third defensive miscue in the last week after making a pair in Seattle during the road trip dropping a ball in left field and misjudging a fly ball in center that dropped behind him. Explore More Ja son Dominguez misplays Colton Michael Pineda Jersey Cowsers fly ball into a two-run single in the first inning of the Yankees 9-7 lo s to the Orioles on Sept. 25, 2024. @TalkinYanks / X Hes mi sed some plays that he should make, manager Aaron Boone said. I like how he moved after that ball he didnt seem uptight or anything. But it accentuated the conundrum the Yankees are facing as they head toward October, where every out is magnified: Do they prefer Dominguezs offense or Verdugos defense? Kind of trying to take it all in here, Boone said. What gives you the best chance to win on a given night? Trying to give a good look to Ja son here down the stretch. We know hes capable out there. I feel like hes been giving some good at-bats of late. Well continue to pay attention to all of it. Dominguez, a natural center fielder who has not had a ton of reps in left field, has shown more pop in his bat and threat on the bases than Verdugo. But Verdugo, whose prolonged offensive struggles earned him boos on Tuesday night, has proved to be much more reliable in left field. I feel like I can do it, Dominguez said. Obviously theres things I need to work on, but I feel like with more work, I will get there. Go beyond the box score with the Bombers Sign up for Inside the Yankees by Greg Joyce, exclusively on Sports+. Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Nestor Cortes elbow injury opened the door for Cody Poteet to get back to the Yankees, and the right-hander provided length in mop-up duty on Wednesday, giving up one run acro s 3 / innings of relief. Poteet had been solid acro s four spot starts earlier this year, pitching to a 2.14 ERA before landing on the IL himself with a triceps strain. He then used up all 30 days of his rehab a signment to make six starts between Double-A and Triple-A before being activated off the 60-day IL last week and optioned to Triple-A. Im very thankful, Poteet said before Wednesdays lo s. This is what youre preparing for the whole time youre rehabbing coming back from an injury, you want this opportunity. Its here so Im hoping I can contribute in a positive way. The Orioles took a hit on Wednesday as manager Brandon Hyde announced that right-hander Grayson Rodriguez, who had been trying to come back from a strain in his right shoulder and back, will not pitch again this year. Yankee Stadium will host two games of a Dominican Winter League exhibition series between longtime rivals Tigres del Licey and guilas Cibaeas on Nov. 8 and 9. Brendan White Jersey