Yankees’ Jasson Domínguez Faces CT Scan After Elbow Injury

In a concerning turn of events for the New York Yankees, Jasson Domínguez exited Wednesday’s game after taking a pitch to his left elbow. X-rays conducted at the stadium yielded inconclusive results, prompting the team to send the young star for a CT scan. Despite the situation, Domínguez maintained a positive outlook, stating, “As of right now, I don’t feel any concern.” His confidence, however, does little to alleviate the unease surrounding his status.

Manager Aaron Boone is hopeful that the injury is merely bruising, but the vagueness of the X-ray results leaves room for worry. While the full extent of the injury remains unclear, it seems likely that Domínguez will be sidelined for at least a couple of days, leaving the Yankees to navigate his absence.

In other injury news, ace Gerrit Cole is continuing his recovery from Tommy John surgery. On Wednesday, he made his third rehab start for Double-A Somerset, pitching 5.2 innings and throwing 60 pitches. Cole’s pitch count has steadily increased from 44 to 52 and now to 60, suggesting a positive trajectory. If he maintains this pace, he could be on track for four more rehab starts, potentially bringing his count into the low 90s by the time he returns. The Yankees have been eyeing a late-May or early-June debut for Cole, and his progress appears to align with that timeline.

Meanwhile, The Athletic has taken a look at high-pressure moments in sports, featuring a conversation between former Yankees pitcher David Cone and catcher Joe Girardi. The duo reminisced about Cone’s perfect game, with Girardi sharing insights into the pressure they faced that day. Notably, Cone did not shake off Girardi until the ninth inning, only doing so once, highlighting their remarkable synergy. Girardi’s desire for Cone to complete the perfect game was palpable throughout their discussion, offering a glimpse into the mental fortitude required in such pivotal moments.

As the season approaches its one-fifth mark, MLB conducted a survey of 39 individuals regarding the Cy Young races in both leagues. The consensus favored Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes as the frontrunners in their respective leagues, with the Yankees well represented by Cam Schlittler and Max Fried, who ranked third and fourth. Schlittler’s impressive strikeout numbers and Fried’s innings total have stood out in the early going, indicating a promising start for both pitchers.

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