Trent Grisham removed from Wednesday’s game with left leg injury
· Yahoo Sports
With Giancarlo Stanton and Jasson Domínguez already on the shelf after injuries suffered within the past month in two separate series against the Texas Rangers, the organization’s outfield depth is being stretched thin. Unfortunately, the hits kept on coming during Wednesday night’s game against the Blue Jays, following a two-hour rain delay.
Center fielder Trent Grisham was removed after four innings due to an unspecified left leg injury that he seemed to suffer in the process of legging out a hustle double that blooped between the left fielder and third baseman in the second inning.
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View LinkThe 29-year-old remained in the game for two innings after appearing uncomfortable on second base, but was not in the on-deck circle in the bottom of the fourth when his turn in the order was due up, signaling something was wrong. As one might expect after that, it was Spencer Jones who would jog out to center field to replace him in the field the next inning.
Grisham battled through a left hamstring injury throughout last summer, considerably hampering his mobility in center field and leading to the worst defensive season of his career. He was never placed on the injured list due to how great he looked at the plate, and his mobility has looked considerably better in the early going this year.
With the previous injuries already causing the Yankees to recall both of their top outfield prospects to the major leagues, there’s no telling what the course of action would be if Grisham were to miss time. It would likely mean everyday reps for Jones in center field between Cody Bellinger and Aaron Judge, and likely more playing time for Paul Goldschmidt with more DH reps opened up, but the person to fill the roster spot would be unclear. Would this allow Anthony Volpe to stay in the big leagues when José Caballero returns? That’s something that you’d hope they wouldn’t have needed to think about.