Aaron Judge returns from the IL to the Yankees as a designated hitter, setting up lineup fiddling as New York reopens an outfield spot. Jasson Domínguez, promising but still raw, could see his playing time shrink as Judge and co. push back into the field. Domínguez hits right-handed well enough but struggles left-handed (.204/.279/.290, OPS .569), making a platoon skew likely. Trent Grisham is cited as a benchmark with a still-subpar .662 OPS, highlighting the risk of overvaluing upside if ABs dry up. For fantasy, monitor Judge’s field time and Domínguez’s at-bats as the Yankees balance development with wins.
The dynamic matters most for Domínguez’s fantasy trajectory: his upside hinges on getting regular at-bats, especially against lefties. If Domínguez remains in a strict righty-lefty split, his value could be capped until he proves he can own lefties. Grisham’s mention signals that even with opportunity, the platoon nuance will govern daily fantasy and DFS upside for both teams.
Bottom line for fantasy players: expect Judge to reclaim outfield duties gradually while Domínguez lands on a tighter AB floor until he fixes the left-handed bias. Grisham provides a cautious comparator for the Padres’ lineup; neither is a slam dunk, but speculating on platoon shifts could yield seasonal value gaps to exploit.
