Shocking News: Against The Dodgers, A Struggling Yankees Outfielder Comes To The Rescue

The New York Yankees recently played the Los Angeles Dodgers in a three-game series to see what life would be like without their best player, Juan Soto. Thankfully, Soto will make a comeback in the next series against the Kansas City Royals, which will excite both the club and the fans.

Grisham’s Unexpected Yankees Heroics

Grisham, who had a batting average of just.083 going into Sunday’s game, was heavily criticized, but he still found himself in a crucial position by starting fifth in the order.

The Yankees’ calculated move paid off in the sixth inning when Grisham launched a game-winning three-run home bomb that gave the team a 5-3 advantage that they would hold for the remainder of the contest. With a 434-foot home run in the eighth inning, Aaron Judge gave even more insurance to the Yankees’ 6–4 victory, saving them from a series sweep.

Grisham’s.100/.258/.280 average is still low overall, but his game-winning home run against the Dodgers showed that he can be a major player when called upon. This outing highlighted the value of having Grisham, a depth player who now plays a different function with the Yankees despite having previously been a main starter with the San Diego Padres.

Grisham, who was the starting centerfielder in past seasons, will return to his job as a depth outfielder as Soto gets ready to return to the starting order. Grisham is still an above-average fielder even though his hitting statistics have dropped. Though his offensive production has fallen short of expectations, the Yankees nevertheless acknowledge his defensive skills.

Yankees beat Tigers behind Soto's 3-run double to finish 3-game sweep with rain-shortened win – Trentonian
The Yankees’ future priorities are to get Soto a long-term contract extension and move Dominguez to left field in order to ultimately replace Alex Verdugo. Due to his 2026 free agency, Grisham is expected to stay in a supporting role, but if he wants to return to the starting lineup, he may eventually want to look for a more lucrative deal elsewhere.

 

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