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Yankees’ Jasson Dominguez starts critical push for roster spot with powerful statement

Jasson Domínguez is pictured during a Feb. 15 workout at the Yankees' spring training.

Observations from Yankees’ spring training on Monday:

Dom’ bomb

Jasson Domínguez, who has plenty at stake this spring as he tries to make a case to avoid going to Triple-A, homered off non-roster invitee Dylan Coleman in live batting practice.

Jasson Domínguez is pictured during a Feb. 15 workout at the Yankees’ spring training. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post

Sick time

Ryan McMahon was in the clubhouse Monday morning and attended the team meeting before the Yankees held him out of workouts as he dealt with flu-like symptoms.

Caught my eye

Andy Pettitte arrived at camp and spent time chatting with Cam Schlittler on a back field.

In his role as a special adviser for the Yankees, Pettitte has been a valuable resource for Schlittler during his emergence as a key rotation piece.

Tomorrow’s schedule

The Yankees will hold their second full-squad workout.

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