The 2023 New York Yankees will be remembered as one of the poorest performing teams in franchise history. In light of this, the team has decided to shift their focus towards the future by calling up young talents. Among them are 20-year-old outfielder Jasson Domínguez and 24-year-old catcher Austin Wells, both of whom made memorable debuts when rosters expanded on Friday night.
In their very first MLB plate appearances, Domínguez and Wells managed to get hits, showcasing their potential. Domínguez, who is regarded as the team’s second-ranked prospect, made an impressive entrance into the big leagues by hitting a home run. This tremendous feat occurred while he was batting from the left side against the esteemed Justin Verlander of the Houston Astros.
Given his extraordinary talent, Domínguez, nicknamed “The Martian,” has been turning heads since he was signed by the Yankees from the Dominican Republic at the age of 16 in 2019. Although he did not have the chance to play in the minor leagues until 2021 due to the cancellation of the 2020 season amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Domínguez has shown immense promise.
Wells, on the other hand, is the Yankees’ eighth-rated prospect and was their first-round pick in the 2020 MLB Draft. With solid performances in Triple-A this year, he earned his call-up. In his debut, Wells singled in the second inning against Verlander.
Prior to this season, the Yankees had not experienced a sub-.500 record in August since 1995. However, the addition of these talented young players gives hope for a brighter future. If they live up to their potential, this disappointing season may soon be overshadowed.
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