Yankees Put Grisham on 10-Day IL, Activate Domínguez
The New York Yankees have placed outfielder Trent Grisham on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain, the team announced Saturday. The injury, sustained during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday, has prompted the Yankees to activate fellow outfielder Jasson Domínguez from the injured list to fill the roster vacancy.
Grisham was injured in the top of the sixth inning of Friday’s 8-5 loss to the Blue Jays. After hitting a two-run single, he advanced to second base on a throw home and slid into the bag. He was seen in visible discomfort and was checked by manager Aaron Boone and a trainer before walking gingerly off the field. Initial post-game reports described the issue as hamstring tightness, but further evaluation led to the strain diagnosis and IL placement. Following the game, Grisham expressed frustration but hoped for positive news, while Boone indicated the team would assess the severity overnight.
This latest setback compounds a significant injury crisis in the Yankees' outfield. Superstar Aaron Judge is already sidelined for multiple weeks, and likely until at least August, with a stress fracture in his rib. The loss of Grisham is particularly...