Yankees' Jasson Dominguez returns to the lineup Saturday

The 20-year-old outfielder has been out since July 22 with a left intercostal strain

Jasson Dominguez, the Yankees' top prospect, is set to return to the lineup Saturday for the Double-A Somerset Patriots.

Dominguez has been out since July 22 with a left intercostal strain. He was hitting .268 with three homers and 10 RBIs in 59 games before going on the injured list.

The 20-year-old outfielder is considered one of the best prospects in baseball. He signed with the Yankees for $5.1 million in 2019.

Dominguez is expected to play right field and bat leadoff for the Patriots on Saturday.

The Yankees are hoping that Dominguez can help them make a run at the Eastern League playoffs. Somerset is currently in third place in the Eastern Division, 3.5 games behind the first-place Reading Fightin Phils.

Dominguez is a key part of the Yankees' future plans. He is expected to make his major league debut in 2023.

Additional information

• Dominguez was ranked as the No. 1 prospect in the Yankees' system by MLB Pipeline before the 2022 season.
• He was named the Eastern League Player of the Week for the week of May 16-22.
• Dominguez is the son of former major league outfielder Jose Dominguez.