Yankees closing in on deal with former Toronto Blue Jays right fielder
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Victor William
Feb 1, 2026 (9:22 PM)
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Randal Grichuk (Drafted 1st Round, 2009 by Angels) is reportedly on the Yankees' radar, and while it’s not the splashy name fans dreamed of, it might be the smart one.
The rumor mill is spinning this morning with reports linking the veteran outfielder to a potential deal in the Bronx.
Let’s address the elephant in the room immediately because I know you’re looking at the numbers.
Grichuk is coming off a rough 2025 campaign where he hit just .228 with 9 home runs split between Arizona and Kansas City.
The surface-level stats aren't pretty, and nobody is pretending they are MVP-caliber.
[https://x.com/BrendanKutyNJ/status/2017676772557398024?s=20] rumor has it the front office sees something in his bat speed that the box scores missed.
But Brian Cashman loves a reclamation project, doesn't he?
This move wouldn't be about finding a cleanup hitter; it's about surviving the 162-game grind.
The Bronx bench needs proven power
We need a right-handed bat who has lived through the AL East gauntlet and survived.
Remember, this is a guy who mashed 31 home runs with the Blue Jays back in 2019.
He knows the division, he knows the pitching, and he wouldn't be asked to carry the franchise.
If he can rediscover even a fraction of his 2024 form—where he posted a stout .876 OPS with the Diamondbacks—this becomes a massive steal.
The short porch in right field at Yankee Stadium was practically built for his pull-heavy swing path.
It’s a low-risk lottery ticket that gives the manager a veteran option when the inevitable injury bug bites.
Don't hate the player; love the depth he brings to a roster that needs safety nets.
Also read on Toronto Baseball Insider :
Blue Jays linked to contract offer with $33.3 million AAV
Blue Jays linked to contract offer with $33.3 million AAV