Yankees Trade Idea Ships Out Jasson Domínguez for Royals All-Star
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The New York Yankees need a third baseman, and Eugenio Suárez has emerged as a top target.
However, Suárez will have many teams trying to get him and will be expensive, especially considering he will be a free agent after the season. The Yankees may need to pivot from Suárez, and Maikel Garcia of the Kansas City Royals could be a great option.
Garcia is under club control through 2029 and was named an All-Star this year. The Royals are 4 1/2 games out of a wild card spot, and could be willing to trade Garcia while his value is high. However, they are going to want a controllable big leaguer as long as they still have a chance to play in October.
TORONTO, ON - JULY 23: Jasson Domínguez #24 of the New York Yankees celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the second inning during the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre...
TORONTO, ON - JULY 23: Jasson Domínguez #24 of the New York Yankees celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the second inning during the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on July 23, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. MoreThe Athletic's Jim Bowden proposed this trade that would bring Garcia to the Bronx:
Yankees receive: 3B Maikel Garcia
Royals receive: OF Jasson Domínguez
"Domínguez, 22, has slashed .253/.328/.406 with nine homers, 15 doubles and 14 steals (in 16 attempts)," wrote Bowden. "He is not fully developed but should eventually be a 20-to-25-homer corner outfielder. Domínguez, 22, is under team control through 2030. The Yankees could afford to trade him because outfield prospect Spencer Jones is major-league-ready and they would still have Aaron Judge in right, Trent Grisham in center and Cody Bellinger in left."
Garcia is slashing .291/.345/.440 in 101 games. He has made most of his appearances at third base, but can also play shortstop, second base and in the outfield.
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