Yankees Sign Grichuk to Minor League Deal

The New York Yankees agreed to a minor league contract with veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk on Wednesday night, adding a right-handed hitting option to their spring training roster as a non-roster invitee, according to multiple reports.

Grichuk, 34, brings 12 years of major league experience and versatility across all three outfield positions. Last season, he batted .228 with a .273 on-base percentage and .401 slugging percentage, recording nine home runs and 27 runs batted in over 113 games split between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Kansas City Royals. His performance dipped against left-handed pitchers in 2025, where he posted a .703 on-base plus slugging percentage, compared to above .900 in both 2023 and 2024. Over his career, Grichuk has maintained an .819 OPS against southpaws, ranking among the league's stronger right-handed bats in that matchup during recent seasons.

The signing addresses a key need for the Yankees, who sought a right-handed corner outfielder throughout the offseason to balance their lineup. The team pursued several players, including Austin Hays, Harrison Bader and Austin Slater, but those options signed elsewhere with contracts and roles that did not...