While the conversation about the Yankees ‘ outfield has been centered around Cody Bellinger versus Kyle Tucker , there’s one variable in this being ignored.

Over the last three seasons, Tucker has ranked inside the top 10 in OPS/wRC+, but it would be foolish to ignore the poor defensive output in the outfield with Jasson Dominguez in centerfield.

Bellinger’s versatility would allow him to play centerfield, but he has regressed to a below-average defender at the position, nullifying the perceived advantage of having a strong defensive outfield.

Either scenario has a firm negative in either left field or centerfield depending on where Jasson Dominguez plays, and it raises an important question about how the Yankees can handle this crisis in 2026.

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