Yankees face dilemma over underperforming outfielder Trent Grisham

Trent Grisham’s 2025 performance secured a lucrative one-year, $22.025 million qualifying offer from the New York Yankees, highlighted by career-high power numbers. This season, however, his production has collapsed to a.211 average, 12 home runs and a.689 OPS, including a recent.114 batting average over 70 at-bats. General manager Brian Cashman, who once praised the deal as a potential offseason bargain, now faces pressure as the Yankees’ lineup struggles without Aaron Judge.

The organization has several outfield options—George Lombard Jr., Spencer Jones and recent acquisition Heliot Ramos—that could receive more playing time. Analysts suggest the club could demote Grisham from the leadoff spot or consider releasing him after the season to free up middle-of-the-order value.