BREAKING – Trent Grisham’s Impact Grows as Yankees Eye Postseason
MINNEAPOLIS — The Yankees expected Trent Grisham to bring depth and steady defense when they acquired him last winter. What they might not have anticipated was how his bat and poise would become an essential spark during the season’s stretch run.
On Tuesday night in Minneapolis, Grisham delivered again. His go-ahead double in the seventh inning broke a 2–2 tie against the Twins and helped the Yankees secure a crucial 4–2 victory, keeping them in the thick of the American League Wild Card race. For a team dealing with injuries and lineup shuffles, Grisham’s timely production has been a welcome revelation.
“Trent’s at-bats have been huge for us,” manager Aaron Boone said. “He’s playing great defense as always, but the quality of his plate appearances right now is giving us a big lift. He’s really locked in.”
Grisham’s reputation has long been built on his glove. A two-time Gold Glove winner, he patrols center field with an effortless stride and quick first step that turns would-be doubles into long outs. But over the last month, he has also found his rhythm at the plate, hitting .295 with four homers and a .900 OPS in his past 20 games.
“I’ve just stayed with my approach,” Grisham said. “The coaching staff has been great about keeping me focused on the process, and I’m seeing the ball well. Most importantly, we’re winning games.”
Teammates say his calm demeanor and championship experience—he played a pivotal role for the 2020 Padres playoff team—have been equally valuable. “He’s steady,” said Aaron Judge. “Doesn’t matter if it’s the first inning or the ninth, he stays the same. That’s big for us.”
Grisham’s resurgence has added balance to a Yankees lineup that often leans heavily on Judge and Giancarlo Stanton for power. His ability to work counts and get on base has given New York more options, whether he’s starting in center or coming off the bench as a late-inning spark.
Analysts have noticed. “Grisham is that guy right now,” former All-Star Curtis Granderson said on a regional broadcast. “When you can play elite defense and contribute with the bat, that’s a game-changer.”
The Yankees entered Wednesday holding the final Wild Card spot by a slim margin, making every game critical. Grisham’s versatility allows Boone to mix and match lineups, especially with injuries to regular starters.
“Depth wins in September,” Boone said. “Having Trent playing at this level gives us a huge advantage.”
For Grisham, the goal is simple: keep the momentum going. “We want to be playing our best baseball heading into October,” he said. “If I can help us get there in any way, that’s all that matters.”
As the season’s final weeks unfold, the Yankees will rely on Grisham’s steady glove and increasingly dangerous bat. In a city that thrives on big moments, he is proving that even in a lineup of stars, there’s always room for a player who does a little bit of everything—and does it when it matters most.
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