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Trent Grisham’s Breakout Puts Yankees on the Clock Before Free Agency

His emergence as a 30-homer threat leaves New York weighing a qualifying offer versus a multi-year commitment.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 02: Trent Grisham #12 of the New York Yankees runs the bases after hitting a grand slam home run during the fifth inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on September 02, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • After a grand slam off Framber Valdez, Grisham sits at 29 home runs with a .248/.357/.484 line across 121 games.
  • Advanced metrics show a career-best 136 wRC+ with a career-low strikeout rate and an elevated walk rate driven by elite chase discipline.
  • Defensive metrics rate him below average in center field this season, a notable drop from his Gold Glove pedigree that complicates his market value.
  • He is set to hit free agency after the season, and the Yankees must choose between a qualifying offer (about $21 million last winter) or a longer deal.
  • Roster choices factor heavily, with Cody Bellinger likely to opt out, prospects Jasson Domínguez and Spencer Jones pressing for roles, and analysts such as Cameron Maybin and Joel Sherman suggesting New York could let Grisham walk or target a shorter contract.