Yankees' Jasson Domínguez not among team's September callups as team makes flurry of roster moves

The Yankees' best-known prospect is remaining in the minors for now

By R.J. Anderson Sep 1, 2024 at 10:49 am ET• 2 min read

Earlier this week, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said the team hadn't decided yet whether or not outfielder Jasson Domínguez would be among their September callups. On Sunday, the Yankees provided an answer by adding four players to their active roster -- none of them being Domínguez. 

Rather, the Yankees activated first baseman Anthony Rizzo and recalled outfielder Duke Ellis and right-handers Ron Marinaccio and Scott Effross. The Yankees designated lefty  Josh Maciejewski for assignment to clear a space on the 40-player roster for Rizzo, who had been on the 60-day injured list on account of a fractured arm.

Do note the Yankees had the two additional roster slots created by the Sept. 1 roster expansion period, as well as two spots they opened up on Saturday by optioning right-hander Will Warren and first baseman/catcher Ben Rice to Triple-A.

Domínguez, 21, missed the onset of the season recovering from Tommy John surgery. He's since missed additional time because of an oblique injury. In 51 minor-league games, he's hit .313/.370/.500 with nine home runs and 15 stolen bases. Nevertheless, Domínguez has appeared in just one MLB contest this year: with that being the Little League Classic against the Detroit Tigers as the team's designated 27th player.