The Yankees are looking for a right-handed outfielder and have invited Randal Grichuk to camp.
YES Network’s Jack Curry reports that Grichuk will be joining the Yankees in spring training on a minor league deal as a non-roster invite.
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Grichuk is a 12-year veteran who played with the Diamondbacks and Royals last season. In 113 games, he slashed .228/.273/.401 with an OPS of .674 to go along with nine home runs and 27 RBI in 2025.
Over his career, Grichuk has 212 home runs with a .251 average and a .298 OBP.
However, Grichuk was a notorious Yankees killer. In 68 games against the Bombers, Grichuk slashed .253/.302/.523 with an OPS of .825. He also hit 18 home runs against the Yankees, his second-most against an opponent (Orioles). Most of that damage was done as a member of the Blue Jays (2018-21), where he had his best years. Across those four seasons, Grichuk hit .243 with 90 home runs and 257 RBI.
With the Yankees so left-handed, especially in the outfield, Grichuk could give the team a boost off the bench. The starting outfielders are projected to be Aaron Judge, Trent Grisham and Cody Bellinger. Jasson Dominguez, the switch-hitting prospect, may not break camp and could be sent to Triple-A to start the season and get more seasoning.
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That leaves a spot open for a fourth outfielder, especially if Oswaldo Cabrera — who has outfield experience — is not ready for Opening Day as he continues to return from a season-ending leg injury.