Jasson Dominguez continues to impress during his extended rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
He played nine innings in center for the first time of his comeback from last year’s Tommy John surgery, only being removed in the 10th inning.
Before departing, Dominguez had four more hits, including a home run.
Still, there’s no room for him to play on a regular basis with the Yankees, especially with Soto due back as soon as Monday against the Royals.
“He is playing well and in a good spot,’’ manager Aaron Boone said. “We certainly know what he’s capable of. When it’s his time, we’ll be excited for that because we know what kind of impact he can have. We’re not gonna rush that either.”
And Boone made it clear that Dominguez wouldn’t be called up without an everyday role.
“If the time comes that he’s up here, he’s gonna play,’’ Boone said. “That avenue is gonna have to be there.”
On Tuesday, the center fielder had his 20-day rehab assignment extended by 10 days and was moved from Double-A Somerset to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
In his last eight games in Double-A, Dominguez went 12-for-30 with four homers and a 1.219 OPS.
He has homered six times in 19 minor league games this season.
“Everybody’s different. Some players, when they get this type of injury, they’re afraid to do things. …” Somerset manager Raul Dominguez said. “I didn’t see that with Jasson. He was doing his natural swing, hitting the ball hard, throwing to bases before BP like normal.”
Last season, Dominguez only played eight games for the Yankees but impressed with four home runs and a .980 OPS.
