Observations from Yankees spring training on Thursday:
Déjà vu
Jasson Domínguez blasted a homer off Justin Verlander from the left side.
It brought up memories of Domínguez’s first major league homer, which came off Verlander in Houston on Sept. 1, 2023.
Domínguez said he “of course” was thinking of that shot when he went up against Verlander again Thursday.
Ben a long time
Ben Rice is 0-for-8 with four strikeouts and a walk in his past three games.
Defensively, however, he has looked fine so far at first base, which is the Yankees’ main concern for him this spring.
Caught my eye
Max Schuemann, looking to compete for a backup infielder spot, didn’t help his case when he was picked off first base by Kenley Jansen.
Friday’s schedule
Look for Cody Bellinger at first base, Ryan McMahon at shortstop and Ryan Weathers on the mound when the Yankees visit the Braves in North Port, Fla., at 1:05 p.m.
