Clint Frazier Reacts To Scary Injury For New York Yankees Outfielder
Ben Stinar·2026-05-08·via Heavy Sports
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 01: Clint Frazier #77 of the New York Yankees is interviewed after the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on June 01, 2021 in the Bronx borough of New York City.The New York Yankees defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 in 11 innings on a two run home run by Frazier. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
On Thursday afternoon, the New York Yankees are playing the Texas Rangers (at home) for the finale of their three-game series.
GettyJasson Domínguez #24 of the New York Yankees falls after catching a ball during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium on May 07, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Domínguez came into the day batting .200 with six hits, one home run, four RBI’s and three runs in his first eight games of the 2026 season.
The 23-year-old is in his fourth MLB season (all with the Yankees).
Following the injury, the team announced the latest update.
Via Bryan Hoch of MLB.com: “The Yankees said Jasson Dominguez was examined by team physician Dr. Chris Ahmad at Yankee Stadium and underwent an initial concussion assessment. He has been placed in concussion protocol and will continue to be monitored and evaluated over the next several days. Additionally, Dominguez is undergoing an MRI on his left shoulder at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.”
The Yankees said Jasson Dominguez was examined by team physician Dr. Chris Ahmad at Yankee Stadium and underwent an initial concussion assessment. He has been placed in concussion protocol and will continue to be monitored and evaluated over the next several days.
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Clint Frazier Reacts To Scary Injury
GettyClint Frazier #77 of the New York Yankees reacts during the first inning of game two of a double header against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on May 15, 2019 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
One person to react to the news was former Yankee player Clint Frazier.
Here’s what people were saying in response to Frazier’s post:
@djheat42: “I thought the same thing actually. Every concussion is different. How would you recommend a player to come back safely? Considering you and Rizzo played through the same injury.”
@JohnnyMcMa60482: “I am not going to lie, I instantly thought of you as well!”
Bryan Hoch: “Clint Frazier reacts to the Jasson Dominguez injury:”
@_dactyl_: “I immediately thought of you when I saw this.”
GettyClint Frazier #77 of the New York Yankees reacts after striking out in the ninth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium on June 22, 2021 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Kansas City Royals defeated the New York Yankees 6-5.
Frazier was the fifth pick in the 2013 MLB Draft by the Yankees.
He spent the first five seasons of his career with the franchise.
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