{
  "id": 6777300,
  "title": "Yankees make a move following Jasson Dominguez’s demotion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/yankees-make-a-move-following-jasson-dominguezs-demotion",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-11T16:54:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/yankees-move-following-jasson-dominguez-165412987.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The New York Yankees are set to begin their final stretch of the 2026 MLB regular season with a three-game series against the New York Mets on Friday. Currently leading the American League with a 84-62 record, the Yankees have reclaimed the first Wild Card spot. After a sweep of the Colorado Rockies, the team has made roster adjustments following the return of superstar Aaron Judge. The 23-year-old outfielder Jasson Dominguez has been optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre due to recent struggles, including a .225/.267/.368 batting average with six home runs and 14 RBIs in 57 games. This demotion allows the Yankees to add bullpen depth ahead of the series opener. Right-hander Bradley Hanner has been recalled from Triple-A, bringing his second major league appearance this season. Hanner, 27, has an impressive 2.44 ERA over 55.1 innings in Triple-A. The Yankees prioritize filling immediate needs over giving Dominguez consistent playing time, focusing on bolstering the bullpen for the crucial stretch run.",
  "summary": "The New York Yankees made a change ahead of their matchup with the Mets.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}