Yankees rookie Jasson Domínguez has Tommy John surgery
New York Yankees rookie center fielder Jasson Domínguez had Tommy John surgery on his right elbow Wednesday.
Texas Rangers team physician Dr. Keith Meister performed a procedure in Arlington, Texas, that included internal bracing, according to the Yankees. The team said Domínguez's anticipated recovery time is nine-to-10 months.
Signed for a $5.1 million bonus, the 20-year-old switch-hitter homered in his big league debut on Sept. 1. He was hitting .258 with four homers and seven RBIs in eight games before a scan on Sept. 10 revealed the tear.
Domínguez said he first felt pain on Sept. 3 but couldn’t recall a specific throw or swing that caused the injury.
Reporting by The Associated Press.