In a moment that silenced Yankee Stadium, rising star Jasson Dominguez was carted off the field Wednesday night after a frightening collision with the outfield wall during the first inning against the Texas Rangers.

Playing left field, the 23-year-old rookie tracked a deep fly ball to the warning track and made the catch, but crashed hard into the wall. He immediately crumpled to the dirt, lying face-down as teammates, manager Aaron Boone, and trainers rushed to his side. The training staff focused on his shoulders and neck before he slowly rose to his knees, then his feet, and walked—with assistance—to a waiting medical cart.

This is the latest setback for Dominguez, who has been fighting to find his rhythm since being called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. He's currently slashing .200/.250/.617, but showed flashes of brilliance just days ago.

On April 29, he took a pitch near his left elbow—ironically, also against the Rangers—and was diagnosed with a contusion. He missed minimal time, then delivered his best performance of the season on May 3: a 3-for-5, three-RBI outing against the Baltimore Orioles that included his first (and only) home run of the year.

For a young player with immense potential, the hope now is that this scary moment doesn't lead to another extended absence. Yankee fans will be watching closely for updates on the man they call "The Martian."