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Yankees Await Trent Grisham’s Decision on $22 Million Qualifying Offer

His choice will clarify the Yankees’ spending strategy around center field.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 12: Kyle Tucker #30 of the Chicago Cubs in action against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on July 12, 2025 in New York City. The Cubs defeated the Yankees 5-2. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Trent Grisham #12 of the New York Yankees reacts after hitting a double during the seventh inning against the Boston Red Sox in game two of the American League Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium on October 01, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Grisham must decide Tuesday whether to accept a one-year, $22.025 million qualifying offer from New York or test free agency.
  • Acceptance would commit significant payroll to center field and influence how the Yankees deploy Cody Bellinger, Jasson Domínguez, and Spencer Jones.
  • Declining would send Grisham to the open market for a multiyear deal, trigger draft-pick compensation for New York, and open paths for other outfield moves.
  • The 29-year-old is coming off a career-best offensive year (34 home runs, 74 RBIs) paired with a marked defensive drop (minus-11 DRS, minus-2 OAA).
  • The Yankees have interest in retaining Bellinger and have been linked in rumors to Kyle Tucker, while one columnist speculated the Astros as a potential landing spot for Grisham.