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Jun 15 2024Dominguez struck out two in a perfect 11th inning Friday to record his first save of the season in a 5-3 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jose Alvarado, Jeff Hoffman and Orion Kerkering had all pitched earlier in the night, but the Phillies' deep bullpen still had someone with closing experience available once they took the lead in the top of the 11th. Dominguez has been tagged with a run in only one of 14 appearances since the beginning of May, posting a 0.68 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 10:5 K:BB in 13.1 innings over that stretch, but he could still be shut out of consistent high-leverage work given the effectiveness of the other arms ahead of him in the pecking order.
Mar 3 2024Dominguez is focusing on his mindset this spring in an effort to stop overthinking as he looks to bounce back from a disappointing 2023 season, Alex Coffey of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dominguez's ERA rose from 3.00 in 2022 to 3.78 in 2023, with his 4.90 xFIP suggesting that things could easily have been a good deal worse. Of particular concern is Dominguez's strikeout rate, which dropped from 29.5 percent to 21.4 percent. Per Coffey's report, the righty isn't overhauling his delivery or pitch mix this winter, instead focusing on, "trying to manage his delivery less now, rather than thinking about it when he's halfway down the mound." Whether or not that helps Dominguez get back to peak form, something which is needed if he's to carve out save chances in a deep Phillies bullpen, remains to be seen.
Aug 4 2023Dominguez picked up the save in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Marlins, allowing one hit while striking out one over a scoreless inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Both Craig Kimbrel and Gregory Soto blew save chances Wednesday and had worked three of the last four days, so Dominguez was called upon in the bottom of the ninth inning to protect a two-run lead and proceeded to give up a leadoff single to Jazz Chisholm before retiring the next three batters. The right-hander has now converted his last two save opportunities after previously blowing all five of his save attempts prior to Aug. 1. With Thursday's scoreless appearance Dominguez lowered his season ERA to 4.45.
Aug 1 2023Dominguez picked up the save in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Marlins, striking out one over a scoreless inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After the Phillies rallied to score three runs in the top of the ninth inning, Dominguez was called upon to protect a two-run lead with Craig Kimbrel unavailable. He'd send the top of Miami's lineup down in order, earning his first save of the year. It was certainly a positive outing from Dominguez, who'd pitched to a 14.73 ERA in his previous five outings. Overall, Dominguez sports a 4.60 ERA with a 1.60 WHIP and 31:12 K:BB across 29.1 innings this season.
Jul 25 2023Philadelphia activated Dominguez (oblique) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dominguez will back in the Phillies' bullpen Tuesday night against the Orioles after missing about five weeks with a left oblique strain. The 28-year-old setup man has posted a 4.33 ERA and 28:11 K:BB in 27 innings (32 appearances) this season when healthy.
Jul 24 2023Dominguez (oblique) is set to be activated from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dominguez has been sidelined since mid-June with a left oblique strain, but he's impressed in two rehab appearances at Triple-A Lehigh Valley with five strikeouts over two scoreless frames. He'll provide the Phillies with a late-inning relief option.
Jul 19 2023Dominguez (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment on Friday or Saturday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dominguez is expected to require 2-to-3 rehab appearances before rejoining the Phillies' bullpen, setting him up for a return before the end of next week. The hard-throwing reliever has been sidelined since mid-June with a left oblique strain.
Jul 14 2023Dominguez (oblique) faced live hitters during a throwing session Friday, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the first time he's faced hitters since he went down with a left oblique strain in mid-June. Dominguez would appear to be close to rejoining the Phillies' bullpen, although the team has yet to indicate whether he will require a rehab assignment.
Jul 2 2023Dominguez (oblique) threw a bullpen session Sunday, Destiny Lugardo of PhilliesNation.comreports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dominguez started up his throwing program last weekend and has quickly progressed to mound work as he's fully recovered from the oblique strain that landed him on the shelf June 17. The right-hander isn't expected to rejoin the active roster until after the All-Star break.
Jun 30 2023Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Friday that Dominguez (oblique) is unlikely to return before the All-Star break, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dominguez resumed throwing earlier this week, but he's still limited to flat-ground work as the Phillies ease along his recovery from the left oblique strain that sent him to the injured list June 17. He'll probably try to advance to mound workouts sometime next week and could be ready for activation around mid-to-late July as long as there are no setbacks along the way.
Jun 25 2023Dominguez (oblique) played catch Sunday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander hadn't thrown since he landed on the shelf June 17 with an oblique strain, but he can now begin to ramp back up. Dominguez won't return when first eligible July 7, with the first game after the All-Star break on July 14 appearing to be a more realistic target.
Jun 17 2023The Phillies placed Dominguez on the 15-day injured list Saturday (retroactive to Friday) with a left oblique strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dominguez holds a 6.00 ERA and 1.67 WHIP across six innings since the beginning of June and will now be held out until at least the start of July due to his injury. Yunior Marte was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move and will take Dominguez's place in Philadelphia's bullpen.
Feb 16 2023Dominguez signed a two-year, $7 million contract extension with the Phillies on Thursday that includes an $8 million club option for 2025. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dominguez had two years of arbitration eligibility left, but this new deal will buy those out along with potentially one free agent year. Per Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the right-hander is guaranteed at least $7.5 million when factoring in a $500,000 buyout. The 28-year-old was excellent in 2022, posting a 3.00 ERA and 61:22 K:BB across 51 frames while collecting nine saves. Dominguez should be in the mix for saves again in 2023 along with Craig Kimbrel, Gregory Soto and Jose Alvarado.
Oct 21 2022Dominguez pitched the final two innings and earned the save during Friday's 4-2 win over the Padres in Game 3 of the NLCS, allowing zero hits and one walk while striking out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dominguez stepped up once again in the postseason, delivering his fifth straight scoreless outing across 6.2 masterful innings. Of the 22 batters he has faced so far in the postseason, Dominguez has struck out 13 and walked none while allowing just two hits. After recording a solid 10.8 K/9 over 51 innings in the regular season, the 27-year-old has recorded an astonishing 18.9 K/9 in the postseason. The Phillies have had many different relievers step into the closing role in 2022, but Dominguez is making his case as a capable closer moving forward.
Sep 11 2022Dominguez struck out one batter in a scoreless inning and notched a hold against the Nationals on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dominguez was activated from the injured list Sunday and made his first appearance since Aug. 17. He recorded his 14th hold of the season while David Robertson secured his 19th save of the year. Dominguez had converted his last nine save chances prior to going on the injured list.
Sep 9 2022Dominguez (triceps) will be activated from the injured list Sunday, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dominguez had a shot to return Saturday, but he will not have to wait long beyond that. He figures to be back in the mix for saves right away, particularly with several of his fellow relievers giving up runs in recent outings.
Sep 7 2022Dominguez (triceps) will start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dominguez was cleared to face live hitters earlier this week and will now enter the final stage of his rehab program. The 27-year-old has been sidelined by triceps tendinitis since Aug. 17 and should only require a couple appearances in the minors before being cleared to return from the 15-day IL.
Sep 4 2022Dominguez (triceps) is scheduled to face hitters in live batting practice Tuesday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Dominguez recently emerging from a bullpen session without incident, he'll be ready to take another step forward in his recovery from triceps tendinitis by facing hitters. If all goes well Tuesday, Dominguez could begin what would likely be a one- or two-appearance minor-league rehab assignment as soon as Thursday. Once he's ready to return from the 15-day injured list, Dominguez could re-emerge as the Phillies' preferred option for save chances.
Aug 29 2022Dominguez (triceps) was cleared to play catch Monday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dominguez reiterated Monday that he felt great after throwing for the first time since landing on the injured list with right triceps tendinitis. Skipper Rob Thomson noted after the session that even though Dominguez has been on the 15-day IL for just over a week, he is expected to need at least one rehab appearance before being activated, which should happen sometime during the team's upcoming homestead or soon after, per Zolecki.
Aug 28 2022Dominguez (triceps) is feeling 'way better' but hasn't yet begun a throwing program, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Dominguez was planning on starting to throw either Sunday or Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dominguez is still hopeful to return as close as possible to his first eligible date, which is September 2. But the Phillies won't have a real target date until that throwing program starts.
Aug 22 2022Dominguez underwent an MRI on Monday that cleared him of any structural damage to his right arm, verifying his earlier diagnosis of right triceps tendinitis, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the hard-throwing right-hander having been cleared of a significant injury, he'll set his sights on returning from the 15-day injured list when first eligible Sept. 2. That target date could prove to be on the optimistic side for Dominguez, who will be on a no-throw program for the next five days before he's potentially cleared to start ramping up again this weekend. On Sunday, interim manager Rob Thomson was unwilling to name a replacement for Dominguez as the Phillies' primary closer, with the skipper telling Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer that all of David Robertson, Connor Brogdon, Jose Alvarado, Brad Hand and Andrew Bellatti could be options to close games depending on the situation.
Aug 21 2022Dominguez was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to right triceps tendinitis, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dominguez was unavailable Saturday after experiencing discomfort playing catch earlier in the day. He'll now formally be placed on the IL, but the Phillies are hopeful he'll be ready to return in the minimum amount of time if his upcoming MRI comes back clean, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. In the meantime, David Robertson profiles as the best bet for saves out of the bullpen, though it's possible interim manager Rob Thomson opts for a closing committee. Prior to going down with the injury, Dominguez had maintained a 1.64 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 54:14 K:BB to go with nine saves across 44 frames on the season.
Aug 20 2022Dominguez was unavailable for Saturday's games against the Mets due to tightness in his right triceps, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dominguez felt some tightness while throwing Saturday morning. He noted some concern because it's an injury related to his arm, but more specific news is expected Sunday. David Robertson collected a two-inning save in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader in Dominguez's absence.
Aug 15 2022Dominguez picked up the save after striking out one in a scoreless inning Monday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dominguez entered the contest with a one-run lead and only needed eight total pitches to slam the door. The right-hander continued his scoreless inning streak, as he's now appeared in 11 straight contests without surrendering a run (10.1 frames). Dominguez has fanned 12 and walked five over that stretch.
Aug 12 2022Dominguez (6-3) allowed one hit and a walk in a scoreless frame and earned a win over the Mets on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dominguez entered a 1-1 game in the ninth inning and picked up a win after the Phillies took the lead in the 10th. David Robertson earned the save and now they each have two saves since Philadelphia acquired Robertson earlier this month. Dominguez lowered his season ERA to 1.49 with a 51:13 K:BB through 42.1 frames.
Aug 11 2022Dominguez picked up the save Wednesday against the Marlins with a scoreless ninth inning. He had two strikeouts and didn't allow any hits or walks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dominguez came on with a one-run lead after Philadelphia struck for three runs in the bottom of the eighth. The right-hander made quick work of the Marlins, striking out Bryan De La Cruz to start the inning and Jesus Aguilar to end the frame. Since the start of July, Dominguez has emerged as one of Philadelphia's top options late in games, but with David Robertson recently acquired, the closer situation has become more crowded.
Aug 9 2022Dominguez picked up the save in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Marlins. He allowed zero runs on zero hits and zero walks while striking out one over one inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a runner reached base on a Rhys Hoskins error to begin the ninth inning, Dominguez recovered with a double play and a strikeout to record his seventh save of the season. The hard-throwing righty had emerged as the top option out of the back of the bullpen for the Phillies, as six out of his seven saves have come since the beginning of July, but with David Robertson recently acquired, the closer situation has become more crowded. Because of the uncertainty for saves, Dominguez should be considered more valuable in SV/HD leagues, but with strong ratios, he maintains value in most formats regardless.
Jul 30 2022Dominguez (5-3) picked up the win in Friday's 4-2 extra-inning victory over the Pirates, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander got the call on the road in a 2-2 game and set down the Pirates in order, then got rewarded when Rhys Hoskins launched a game-winning blast in the top of the 10th. Since becoming part of the team's closer committee in mid-June, Dominguez has a 1.42 ERA, 0.71 WHIP and 11:4 K:BB through 12.2 innings while going 6-for-6 in converting save chances.
Jul 28 2022Dominguez recorded two outs without allowing a baserunner to earn his sixth save of the season Thursday against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Phillies entered the ninth inning with a comfortable 8-2 lead, but Jeurys Familia allowed five earned runs on four hits and a walk to make the game interesting. Dominguez managed to get the last two outs of the contest without incident to record his sixth save of the season. Though the Phillies have used a committee to fill the closer role, Dominguez has converted three of the team's last four saves. He's been in good form across the last month, maintaining a 2.00 ERA with a 9:4 K:BB in nine innings.
Jul 26 2022Dominguez pitched a perfect ninth inning and recorded his fifth save of the season in Monday's 6-4 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander appears to be interim manager Rob Thompson's top choice as closer, collecting three of the Phillies' last four saves, with Brad Hand securing the fourth. Dominguez has certainly earned the role -- since the beginning of June, he's posted a 1.65 ERA, 0.73 WHIP and 20:4 K:BB through 16.1 innings -- but his success may not dissuade the team from trading for a more established ninth-inning option at the deadline.
Jul 16 2022Dominguez walked three batters and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to record his fourth save of the season in a 2-1 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander loaded the bases with only one out, but Dominguez was able to get Jesus Sanchez to hit a grounder that resulted in a force out at home before fanning Miguel Rojas to end the game. With Corey Knebel potentially back in the save mix along with Brad Hand, Dominguez can't afford many more performances like this if he wants to remain part of the Phillies' ninth-inning committee.
Jul 8 2022Dominguez picked up the save in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Nationals. He allowed zero baserunners while striking out one over one inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dominguez entered in the ninth with a two-run lead and retired Cesar Hernandez, Juan Soto and Josh Bell in order en route to his third save in four opportunities. The right hander continues to split closing duties with Brad Hand -- who operated in the eighth inning -- but the fact that Dominguez was trusted to face the Nationals tough lefties may be a sign that he's the go-to guy moving forward.
Jul 3 2022Dominguez (4-2) took the loss Saturday against the Cardinals, allowing a run on one hit while striking out two and walking none across 1.1 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dominguez gave up the game-winning run in the top of the ninth inning on a solo shot from Nolan Arenado. Since Corey Knebel lost the closing job, Dominguez has shared the closer role with Brad Hand. Dominguez still has a solid 1.80 ERA and has converted two of his three save chances on the season.
Jun 25 2022Dominguez threw a perfect inning to earn the save in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Four Phillies relievers each threw a perfect inning Saturday, including Corey Knebel (seventh) and Brad Hand (eighth) prior to Dominguez closing things out. Ten days into the new closer committee in Philadelphia, Dominguez has two saves and a hold in four scoreless appearances over 3.2 innings, while Hand is 2-for-3 in save chances and the former closer Knebel has just one hold. With a dominant 1.63 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 35:7 K:BB across 27.2 innings, Dominguez has the best overall numbers of the high-leverage group, and if he can keep it going, he could pull away with the closing duties.
Jun 18 2022Dominguez pitched a perfect inning to earn a save against the Nationals on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For the second straight day, Brad Hand got a save chance with the Phillies ahead in the ninth inning. Unlike in his previous opportunity, Hand blew the opportunity, yielding a run to allow the game to go into extra frames. Dominguez was then called upon to close the contest after Philadelphia scored in the top of the 10th, and he came through by retiring all three Nationals batters he faced on 10 pitches. Hand has been the closer of choice thus far since the demotion of Corey Knebel out of the role, but it wouldn't be surprising to see the pendulum swing toward Dominguez given how things shook out Saturday.
Jun 17 2022Dominguez picked up his 10th hold of the year in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Nationals, ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Phillies are using a closer committee for now, and while Dominguez's underlying numbers suggest he's been easily the Phillies' most dominant reliever this year, it was instead Brad Hand who got the save while Dominguez pitched in the eighth inning. Dominguez seemingly had the toughest assignment, as he faced the middle third of the Nationals' order while Hand came in against the bottom third, and he did his job admirably, getting Nelson Cruz and Josh Bell to strike out before retiring Maikel Franco on a flyout. It's possible Dominguez continues to face the toughest part of the opposing order regardless of whether that comes in the ninth inning or an earlier frame.
Jun 15 2022Dominguez is expected to be part of a closer committee for the foreseeable future after interim manager Rob Thomson said Wednesday that Corey Knebel has been removed from the ninth-inning role, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The closing change comes after Knebel blew his fourth save of the season in Tuesday's 11-9 loss to the Marlins while walking two batters and allowing three unearned runs. Thomson didn't explicitly say which relievers would be part of the closing committee while Knebel is used in lower-leverage spots, but Dominguez and Brad Hand look to be the clear top two candidates to pick up saves. Hand has more extensive closing experience and sports a 1.96 ERA over 18.1 innings this season, but Dominguez seemingly profiles as the higher-upside arm at this stage of their respective careers. After missing much of the past two seasons due to injury, the hard-throwing righty has generated a 1.88 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 26.9 K-BB% across 24 frames in 2022. Though Hand may be the higher-priority waiver pickup if the Phillies place more value on his prior resume as a closer, Dominguez still looks to be worthy of a flier in his own right.
Jun 13 2022Dominguez (4-1) struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the win Monday versus the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dominguez did his part to keep the score tied at 2-2, and Rhys Hoskins lifted the Phillies to the win with a walkoff single in the bottom of the ninth inning. It's been over a month of dominance for Dominguez, who extended his scoreless streak to 14 innings, a span in which he's allowed six hits and five walks while picking up 19 strikeouts. Closer Corey Knebel (shoulder) doesn't appear likely to miss an extended length of time, but Dominguez should be in the mix for save chances in the interim. He's posted a 1.54 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 30:7 K:BB with 10 holds in 23.1 innings this year.
May 20 2022Dominguez gave up two hits in a scoreless inning Thursday against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dominguez has now held the opposition scoreless in nine of his last 10 outings and owns a 2.45 ERA and 30.5 percent strikeout rate on the year. Closer Corey Knebel hasn't been fully convincing this season, as his strikeout rate has dropped to 21.2 percent and he's blown a pair of saves, but his job still appears safe enough for now due to his 3.38 ERA. If he falters, Dominguez could be a candidate to take over the role, though he isn't necessarily ahead of Brad Hand, Jeurys Familia or Jose Alvarado, all of whom have closer experienced and have been used in high-leverage spots this season.
Apr 4 2022Dominguez has allowed one run on three hits in four innings this spring, striking out eight batters while walking none. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dominguez saved 16 games with a 2.95 ERA and a 32.0 percent strikeout rate as a rookie back in 2018, but he took a step back in 2019 before missing most of the last two seasons due to Tommy John surgery, throwing just a single inning late last year. His past experience in the ninth inning made him look like a dark horse closer candidate at the start of the offseason, but the additions of Corey Knebel, Brad Hand and Jeurys Familia pushed him down the depth chart. If he carries his spring form into the regular season, however, it's not out of the question that he could quickly rise back up the ranks.
Nov 30 2021Dominguez and the Phillies agreed to a one-year, $725,000 deal Tuesday, avoiding arbitration, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dominguez lost almost two full seasons to Tommy John surgery, returning to throw just a single inning late in the 2021 season. If he's back to being his former self heading into next season, he could be a weapon at the back of the Phillies' bullpen, as he owns a career 3.23 ERA and 30.2 percent strikeout rate in 83.2 innings at the highest level.
Oct 2 2021Dominguez was recalled by the Phillies on Saturday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dominguez was an effective reliever in 2018 and the first half of 2019, saving 16 games while riding a 30.2 percent strikeout rate and 55.3 percent groundball rate to a 3.27 ERA. He then developed elbow problems which eventually required Tommy John surgery, but he's set to return to big-league action just shy of 28 months since his last appearance at the highest level. He hasn't been good in 20.1 innings in the minors this season as he works his way back to full strength, struggling to a 7.97 ERA, though he hasn't allowed an earned run in any of his last five trips to the mound. Connor Brogdon (groin) hit the injured list to clear space on the roster.
Sep 1 2021The Phillies reinstated Dominguez (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Wednesday and optioned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Dominguez's rehab window coming to an end and his results in the minors not warranting a September call-up, the Phillies decided to keep him at Triple-A for at least a little while longer. According to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said Tuesday that he's pleased with how Dominguez's fastball velocity looks and how is slider has been breaking, but the right-hander's command and control isn't quite yet where it needs to be as he works his way back from July 30, 2020 Tommy John surgery. Dombrowski didn't rule out the possibility of Dominguez rejoining the Phillies later this month if he shows improvement in his subsequent appearances at Triple-A.
Aug 3 2021Dominguez began a rehab assignment at High-A Jersey Shore on Tuesday, striking out two across a perfect first inning, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dominguez has been working his way back from Tommy John surgery for just over a year, and Tuesday's outing marked his first official game action since spring training of 2020. The right-hander will likely spend several weeks getting outings under his belt in the minors, and assuming he doesn't suffer any setbacks, he should have a strong chance of rejoining the Phillies' bullpen in late August or early September.
Jul 26 2021Dominguez (elbow) is hopeful that he could begin a rehab assignment next week, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dominguez is nearly a year removed from Tommy John surgery, but his fastball velocity has returned to 93-94 mph. If the right-hander is able to begin his rehab assignment next week, he's hopeful that he could rejoin the Phillies in late August or early September.
Feb 17 2021Dominguez (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dominguez may not pitch in the majors during the 2021 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery, so his placement on the injured list is simply procedural. The move will clear up a spot on the 40-man roster for infielder Brad Miller.
Dec 1 2020Dominguez (elbow) agreed to a one-year, $727,500 contract with the Phillies on Monday, avoiding arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He had Tommy John surgery in late July, so Dominguez may not pitch at all in the majors this season. Obviously the Phillies like his talent enough to pay to keep him in the organization during a lost season. He had a breakout rookies season in 2018 when he logged a 2.95 ERA and 0.93 WHIP in 58 innings, but struggled to a 4.01 ERA and 1.46 WHIP in 24.2 innings in 2019.
Jul 30 2020Dominquez had successful Tommy John surgery Thursday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was expected. Dominquez will now begin a lengthy rehab process that will likely keep him sidelined for 12-plus months.
Jul 23 2020General manager Matt Klentak said Dominguez (elbow) has yet to undergo Tommy John surgery, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Klentak didn't mention what was causing the delay, but he added that Dominguez is preparing for the procedure. Following the surgery, Dominguez will likely be sidelined for 12-plus months.
Jun 28 2020Dominguez was placed on the 45-day injured list with a right elbow sprain Sunday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tommy John surgery remains a distinct possibility for Dominguez, and it seems like an inevitability with this transaction. The move opens up a 40-man roster spot for 2020.
Jun 5 2020Dominguez is expected to undergo Tommy John surgery to repair his torn UCL in the near future, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Assuming the plan formulates as it appears to be, Dominguez will officially miss all of whatever 2020 season the MLB comes up with, if any. The decision was, unfortunately, delayed by failed attempts to return to the United States from the Dominican Republic, which could set his potential 2021 return date back slightly.
Apr 3 2020Dominguez has yet to receive a second opinion on his elbow, necessary to determine whether or not Tommy John surgery is required, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dominguez headed home to the Dominican Republic after spring training was suspended, and the country has closed its borders due to the coronavirus pandemic. The righty is stuck resting and rehabbing until he can return to the United States for a second opinion. The delay could wind up costing Dominguez the entirety of the 2021 season in addition to the 2020 campaign if surgery is indeed required, as the procedure typically carries a recovery time of considerably more than just one year.
Mar 30 2020It's been recommended that Dominguez undergo Tommy John surgery, though he's yet to decide whether to have the procedure, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: According to Lauber, tests have been unable to confirm that Dominguez has a torn ligament in his right elbow, so he has elected to head back to the Dominican Republic to rest during the hiatus. Once the beginning of the season nears, he'll have the elbow re-examined before making a final decision on the next step in his recovery. If he does elect to go under the knife, he'll miss the entire 2020 campaign and likely a good chunk of the 2021 season while on the mend.
Mar 11 2020Dominguez has suffered a setback in his recovery from the elbow injury that prematurely ended his 2019 campaign back in June, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The exact nature and severity of the setback is not yet clear, but there's a good chance he's forced to open the season on the injured list. He's been able to throw a pair of scoreless innings this spring but apparently felt something during his most recent appearance Sunday against the Blue Jays. Dominguez was considered likely to require Tommy John surgery at one point last summer, but it's not clear if that scenario is on the table this time around.
Mar 5 2020Dominguez (elbow) is scheduled to appear in relief Thursday in the Phillies' Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dominguez is ready to make his spring debut after he completed a 13-pitch simulated game over the weekend without incident. The hard-throwing righty was limited in the early stages of camp while the Phillies eased him back from the season-ending UCL injury he sustained last June. Assuming he avoids any setbacks in his subsequent spring appearances, Dominguez should be primed to fill a key setup role for the Phillies when the regular season gets underway.
Mar 1 2020Dominguez (elbow) threw a 13-pitch simulated game against minor-league hitters Sunday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old was previously limited to bullpen sessions, so the move to facing live hitters is a promising step for his potential Opening Day availability. Dominguez was shut down in June with elbow issues and missed the rest of the season, so it's not surprising to see the team remaining cautious about his workload in spring training.
Feb 26 2020Dominguez's elbow has so far kept him out of Grapefruit League action, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dominguez has thrown bullpen sessions and said previously that he'd be ready for Opening Day. With that day still a month away, that's certainly still quite possible, but it would definitely be reassuring to see him pitching and showcasing his typical stuff in a spring game. Elbow issues shut the righty down in June last season. Tommy John surgery appeared to be on the table, but he wound up needing nothing more than rest and rehab. Whether or not that worked remains to be seen. Dominguez saved 16 games as a rookie back in 2018 and could challenge Hector Neris for saves this season if he's healthy and effective.
Feb 12 2020Dominguez (elbow) indicated that he's on track to be ready for Opening Day after he completed his third bullpen session of the spring Tuesday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dominguez looked like a potential candidate for Tommy John surgery after he was diagnosed with a damaged UCL in his right elbow last June, but doctors allowed him to treat the injury with rest and rehab. Though he never pitched again after being shut down last season, Dominguez said he was able to resume a throwing program Dec. 1. With Dominguez having thus far avoided any setbacks while playing catch or working off a mound, he's expected to handle a normal workload progression this spring. If his health remains intact, Dominguez should open the season as one of the top setup options for projected closer Hector Neris.
Nov 12 2019Dominguez (elbow) will have a normal offseason and will be ready for the start of spring training, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dominguez went down with the UCL injury in his right elbow in early June, but he was able to avoid any type of surgery and is now on track for the 2020 season. The 24-year-old hit mid-to-upper 90s with his fastball and was throwing breaking balls off the mound before shutting things down to prep for the offseason. The hard-throwing righty figures to be in the late-inning mix entering spring training for the Phillies.
Sep 10 2019Dominguez (elbow) will throw from 90 feet Wednesday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dominguez has been out with an elbow injury since early June, though he avoided Tommy John surgery. His chances of returning are considered slim, though he does have a bullpen session scheduled for Sept. 20, leaving open the possibility that he could be back for the season's final few games.
Sep 4 2019Dominguez received good news after having his elbow examined and is set to resume his throwing program, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dominguez has seemingly been in limbo since injuring his elbow in early June, but he is ready to give throwing a shot for the first time in nearly a month. There's still a chance Dominguez could return to action before this season comes to a close, but he will need to avoid any further hiccups; and even then, he will only have a matter of weeks to make significant progress.
Aug 31 2019Dominguez experienced renewed soreness in his elbow during his most recent throwing session and will be evaluated by the team physician next week, Bob Brookover of
Aug 5 2019Dominguez (elbow) has started a throwing program and is making solid progress, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.
Jul 20 2019Dominguez (elbow) was Todd Zolecki of MLB.com<\/a> Saturday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 20 2019Dominguez (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Saturday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 30 2019Dominguez (elbow) will be re-evaluated Thursday and could resume throwing shortly thereafter, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 14 2019Dominguez (elbow) won't require Tommy John surgery, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 7 2019Dominguez has a UCL injury in his right elbow and could be forced to undergo Tommy John surgery, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 5 2019Manager Gabe Kapler said Dominguez showed symptoms of a mild elbow sprain and will undergo an MRI on Thursday, Bob Brookover of The Philadephia Inquirer<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 5 2019Dominguez exited Wednesday's game against the Padres with an undisclosed injury, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 21 2019Dominguez gave up three runs (two earned) on two walks and a hit Monday against the Cubs, striking out one batter over two innings.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 24 2018Dominguez fell to 1-3 on the season after allowing a pair of runs on three walks and hit Monday against the Dodgers, getting just a single out.Yet again, pitching on back-to-back days proved to be Dominguez's downfall. When pitching on at least one day of rest, the young righty has an 0.61 ERA and an 18.0 K/BB in 29.1 innings. When pitching for the second day in a row, he has a 10.80 ERA and a 1.1 K/BB in five innings. It's no surprise that Dominguez would struggle in these situations, as he only converted to relief this spring. The Phillies need to find another reliever, potentially on the trade market, that manager Gabe Kapler can trust as much as he trusts Dominguez, as the evidence keeps mounting that the rookie simply isn't the same pitcher when not well-rested.
Jul 12 2018Dominguez tossed a perfect ninth inning, striking out one and earning his ninth save in the 5-4 win over Philadelphia on Thursday.With Philadelphia still using a committee in the closer role, Dominguez could start carving out a bigger share of the opportunities. He hasn't allowed a run since June 24, throwing 10 scoreless innings and lowering his ERA to 1.60 in the process. The 23-year-old will continue battling with Victor Arano for the closer role.
Jul 10 2018Dominguez tossed two perfect frames out of the bullpen Monday in the Phillies' 10-inning loss to the Mets in Game 1 of a doubleheader.It was yet another dominant showing from Dominguez, who struck out a batter and recorded four of the other five outs via groundballs. Since the 23-year-old wasn't available for the nightcap after tossing 29 pitches in the afternoon contest, Victor Arano came on to notch the save in Game 2, making amends for serving up the decisive run in the Game 1. Arano has now recorded each of the Phillies' last three saves, an indication that he and Dominguez may be on even footing for the ninth-inning role. With eight saves in nine chances since his promotion to the big leagues, Dominguez has done little to loosen his hold on the role, but it appears manager Gabe Kapler may prefer to use the rookie as a high-leverage reliever that occasionally covers multiple innings, a la the Brewers' Josh Hader. If that ends up being the case, Dominguez might sacrifice some save chances as a result, but it wouldn't be too debilitating to his fantasy value given that he would likely take on a heavier workload while continuing to provide excellent ratios.
Jul 3 2018Dominguez picked up his eighth save of the season Tuesday against the Orioles, giving up one hit and two walks while striking out two over 1.1 innings.He worked around a few baserunners after coming in in the eighth inning. Dominguez needed 28 pitches to get the four outs, but handled himself well, all things considered. He has now converted four saves in four appearances over the last week.
Jun 30 2018Dominguez worked around a hit to record his seventh save of the year Friday, logging a scoreless inning during the Phillies' 3-2 win over the Nationals.The right-hander didn't strike out a batter but induced two groundouts and a flyout, erasing a two-out double by pinch hitter Daniel Murphy and preserving the one-run victory. Dominguez also wrapped things up Wednesday and Thursday, signalling that he's the Phillies' primary and possibly sole closer.
Jun 28 2018Dominguez struck out both of the batters he faced to earn the save Thursday against the Nationals.Dominguez was called into the game with a two-run lead and a runner on third. He allowed the inherited runner to score on a wild pitch but managed to record his sixth save of the season by striking out Wilmer Difo to end the game. He has now gotten the Phillies' past four save chances, so he appears to be the team's closer for at least the short-term.
Jun 27 2018Dominguez struck out three over two perfect innings Wednesday to record his fifth save of the season in a 3-0 win over the Yankees.He bounced back in impressive fashion from his first blown save of the year in his last appearance Sunday, striking out multiple batters for the sixth time in his last eight games. Dominguez now sports a 2.10 ERA and 34:4 K:BB through 25.2 innings on the season, and with Edubray Ramos (shoulder) on the shelf, Dominguez appears to have little competition for the closer role at the moment.
Jun 25 2018Dominguez was saddled with a blown save and a loss after allowing a pair of runs on a walk and three hits while getting just one out Sunday against the Nationals.Dominguez was called on to face the toughest part of the Nationals' order with a man on first and one out in the bottom of the eighth inning, holding a slim, one-run lead. He couldn't get the job done, allowing a double to Bryce Harper and singles to Daniel Murphy and Michael Taylor. The rookie's first 12 appearances were stellar, as he threw 14.2 scoreless innings with 16 strikeouts and allowed just three baserunners. He's fallen down to earth over his last eight appearances, allowing six runs and 16 baserunners in nine innings. Notably, Dominguez never pitched on back-to-back days in that first stretch but has done so three times in the latter stretch, with a 3.00 WHIP and a 12.00 ERA in those appearances. The Phillies may need to back off his usage a bit for him to remain effective.
Jun 23 2018Dominguez struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his forth save of the season in a 5-3 win over the Nationals.The young flamethrower hasn't blown a save chance yet, and he continues to rack up the strikeouts -- he's fanned multiple batters in four straight appearances, and at least one in 14 straight, to give Dominguez a 31:3 K:BB through 23.1 innings since his promotion to the majors, providing plenty of support for his sparkling 1.54 ERA.
Jun 18 2018Dominguez threw 1.1 scoreless innings in Sunday's win over the Brewers, striking out three while allowing a hit and a pair of walks.Dominguez entered the game with one out and a three-run lead in the bottom of the seventh inning, allowing a single before getting out of the inning with a strikeout and a popout. He struck out the first two batters in the eighth but seemed to tire at the end of his 35-pitch outing (having thrown 17 pitches the night before) and walked the next two batters before being pulled from the game. The pair of walks tripled his season total, leaving him with a still stellar 3.9 percent walk rate through his first 21.1 career innings. The lack of walks combined with his excellent 35.1 percent strikeout rate makes Dominguez one of the better relievers in baseball at the moment, though the Phillies will have to be wary of overworking him if he's to keep up this level of performance.
Jun 13 2018Dominguez worked around a hit with one strikeout in a scoreless inning of work to earn his third save of the season Tuesday against the Rockies.Luis Garcia began the inning, but he allowed four straight hits to bring in a run and load the bases for Dominguez. The latter allowed an RBI single and a sacrifice fly to the first two batters he faced, but he got the final three outs to end the threat. The Philadelphia bullpen is still seemingly a fluid situation, but Dominguez's dominant ratios and his 10.2 K/9 make him the best bet to usurp the closer's gig moving forward.
Jun 11 2018Dominguez allowed a run on three hits in two innings in Sunday's win against Milwaukee, striking out four.The four strikeouts represented Dominguez's season (and therefore career) high. He's settling into a high-leverage multi-inning role, having gotten at least four outs in six of his last seven appearances. For comparison, Josh Hader has lasted at least that long in 16 of his 21 appearances this season. Dominguez doesn't quite have Hader's ridiculous 55.6 percent strikeout rate, but his 34.4 percent figure is more than enough to make him fantasy-relevant in many leagues even if he's not the Phillies' primary closer.
May 31 2018Dominguez pitched two clean innings and struck out two batters to record his second save of the season Thursday against the Dodgers.Dominguez was called into the game to start the eighth inning to relieve starter Aaron Nola, and he had little trouble working through the Dodgers lineup, needing only 23 pitches to complete his two innings of work. He has still yet to allow an earned run in 13.2 innings pitched and has allowed two baserunners in that span. While that clearly makes him a superior pitcher to Hector Neris at the moment, it may not necessarily lead to more saves as the Phillies have looked to use Dominguez in high leverage situations, whether that comes in the ninth inning or earlier in the game.
May 26 2018Dominguez gave up one hit in a scoreless 1.1 innings while striking out one Saturday against the Blue Jays, notching his first big-league win.He came into a 1-1 tie in the top of the seventh inning with runners on first and third and two outs, and got the crucial out to get the Phillies out of trouble. Dominguez then went out and pitched a scoreless eighth inning, needing just 12 total pitches to get four outs. Luis Garcia then got the save in the ninth inning (his first of the season), as manager Gabe Kapler's eclectic bullpen usage continues. Dominguez isn't a true closer, but he will get some saves if he continues to pitch like this, as it is clear that he is one of Kapler's most trusted relievers.
May 22 2018Dominguez allowed his first career hit in his seventh career appearance Monday against the Braves, but still came away with his fourth hold of the year after throwing a scoreless eighth inning, striking out one batter.Dominguez entered the game with a three-run lead in the top of the eighth, facing a pinch hitter followed by the top three hitters of the Braves' lineup. The outing did little to elucidate the Phillies' closer situation, as Dominguez was used in a setup role in front of Hector Neris despite getting a clean two-inning save last time out. It's quite likely that manager Gabe Kapler has no intention of having a defined closer but will instead use relievers based on matchups and situations. If that's the case, Dominguez seems to be seen as the best reliever in the bullpen at the moment, as he was trusted against the top of the Braves' order while Neris faced an easier set of hitters. That means he'll likely get a decent number of saves, but if the most important situation comes up earlier in the game, Kapler won't hesitate to use him.
May 19 2018Dominguez threw two perfect innings with two strikeouts against the Cardinals on Saturday to earn his first save of the season.Less than two weeks into his big-league career, Dominguez already has his first save -- probably the first of many. The 23-year-old right-hander has turned in a 7:0 K:BB through 6.2 innings on the strength of a high-90s fastball and a sharp, biting slider. With Hector Neris struggling, Dominguez is looking like a must-add in leagues where he's available as he has the potential to run away with the ninth-inning job in Philadelphia.
May 14 2018Dominguez earned a hold by striking out two in a scoreless eighth inning Sunday against the Mets.Dominguez is rapidly moving into a higher-leverage role. His first two major-league appearances occurred with 10-run leads. On Thursday, he pitched with a two-run lead in the seventh. On Sunday, he was called upon with a one-run lead in the eighth. He's gotten the job done in each case, striking out five in four scoreless innings, allowing just one baserunner. There appears to be some turmoil in the Phillies bullpen, with Hector Neris not being called upon in a save situation Sunday after having allowed runs in two of his last four appearances. Edubray Ramos got the call this time, but it wouldn't be surprising to see Dominguez given a save opportunity sometime soon.
May 8 2018Dominguez tossed a scoreless eighth inning in his major-league debut Tuesday against the Giants, striking out one and not allowing a single baserunner.Dominguez came into the game with a 10-run lead and demonstrated why the Phillies called him up after throwing just 16.2 innings above High-A. He got the first two batters to pop out in foul territory before freezing Evan Longoria with a front door slider for his first career strikeout. His stuff was as advertised, with a fastball that sat at 97-98 mph and a slider in the high 80s. It's a profile that looks like a future high-leverage reliever, though how quickly Dominguez can work his way into a more important role remains to be seen.
May 7 2018Dominguez was called up by the Phillies on Monday.The 23-year-old transitioned to the bullpen this season and took to it immediately. He struck out 18 batters with a 2.08 ERA in 13 innings for Double-A Reading before tossing 3.2 scoreless innings for Triple-A Lehigh Valley. He had never pitched above High-A before this season, so expectations shouldn't be too high, but relievers can sometimes develop very quickly and he could be one of them. If he continues his dominance at the major-league level he has a chance to stick with the team the rest of the year and work his way into a higher-leverage role. He certainly has the stuff to be an impact reliever, with a fastball that can touch 99 mph and a plus slider that sits in the high 80s. A corresponding move has not yet been announced.
Apr 27 2018Dominguez was promoted to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic Philadelphia reports.Dominguez had a strong start to the season for Double-A Reading after transitioning to a bullpen role, tossing 13 innings with a 2.08 ERA and a 1.12 FIP. He struck out 36.7 percent of batters while walking just 4.1 percent. Relievers can move quickly up through the levels, so if his hot start continues with Lehigh Valley, don't be surprised if he ends up in the Phillies' bullpen before the end of the season, especially since he's already on the 40-man roster.
Apr 19 2018Dominguez has been working as a multi-inning reliever this season at Double-A Reading, logging a 2.70 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 16 strikeouts in 10 innings (five appearances).This makes all the sense in the world for the Phillies, who have a lot of pitching depth in the minors. Dominguez could have been kept on a starter's track, but still would have likely ended up in the bullpen long term. Changing his role this year will allow him to move quicker to the big leagues, which is helpful, as he is already on the 40-man roster. Dominguez has electric stuff and could be a dominant reliever in the big leagues, capable of getting 3-to-6 outs per appearance.
Mar 13 2018Dominguez was optioned to minor-league camp Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic Philadelphia reports.This doesn't come as much of a surprise, as Dominguez is still likely a couple of years away from making the majors. The 23-year-old prospect split time between rookie ball and High-A Clearwater in 2017, posting a combined 3.72 ERA and 82:34 K:BB across 67.2 innings between both stops. Dominguez will likely report back to the lower minors to start the season, where he'll look to keep establishing himself as one of the more promising young pitchers in Philadelphia's system.
Nov 20 2017Dominguez was added to the Phillies' 40-man roster Monday to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.He's still likely a couple of years away from the majors, but this move isn't all too surprising seeing as Dominguez is viewed as one of the team's top pitching prospects. A shoulder injury limited him to just 13 starts with High-A Clearwater last season, but the 22-year-old posted a solid 3.61 ERA and 75:30 K:BB when healthy. Look for him to keep establishing himself as one of the Phillies' best young pitchers, though the team may choose to be cautious with his workload next season given his past shoulder issues.
Jul 22 2017Dominguez (shoulder) allowed two runs on two hits over 3.1 innings Friday for High-A Clearwater. He struck out four and walked four.Dominguez was a bit rusty, having made just two rehab starts prior to Friday. He had been sidelined since mid-May with shoulder soreness.
Jul 7 2017Dominguez (shoulder) is likely to be back on the mound for High-A Clearwater before the end of July, Ryan Lawrence of PhillyVoice.com reports.He was shut down in mid-May with shoulder soreness. An MRI came back clean, but the Phillies were still understandably cautious with one of their top pitching prospects. Dominguez was establishing himself as one of this year's breakout pitching prospects prior to his shoulder woes, posting a 2.02 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 45:13 K:BB in 35.2 innings. He has as much upside as any pitching prospect in the system not named Sixto Sanchez, but he is still a couple years away from the big leagues and this shoulder issue adds an extra element of risk to the profile.
May 27 2017Dominguez had an MRI on his shoulder recently which came back clean, Ryan Lawrence of the Philly Voice reports.Dominguez left his last start at High-A Clearwater after experiencing shoulder soreness. The Phillies don't have a timeline yet for when he will start his rehab process, but are optimistic he can be back on the mound later this summer. The 22-year-old was off to a fantastic start at Clearwater with a 2.02 ERA and a 45:13 K:BB in 35.2 innings.
May 16 2017Dominguez left his last start with a neck injury, according to Matt Winkelman of PhilliesMinorThoughts.com. He was assigned to short-season Williamsport on Monday.Winkelman cites the box score as his source for the injury diagnosis, but nothing has been released from the team regarding the exact nature of the injury. Dominguez had been one of the Phillies' top minor-league pitchers this season. He upped his stock in dynasty leagues by posting a 2.02 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 45:13 K:BB in 35.2 innings with High-A Clearwater prior to suffering the injury.