The Yankees extended a qualifying offer to Trent Grisham earlier this month, with general manager Brian Cashman explaining they were “comfortable” doing so.
Grisham has until 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday to accept or decline the offer, a one-year contract valued at $22.025 million.
The 29-year-old Grisham was the only Yankee to receive the offer, which represents a significant raise over his $5 million salary this past season.
Still, Grisham could decline in favor of pursuing a multi-year deal on the open market. Should he sign elsewhere, the Yankees would receive a compensation pick in the 2026 MLB Draft.
“If he turns it down, that means the market is flush with teams that have a need in the outfield, especially center field,” Cashman said.
At present, the Bombers’ outfield projects to include Aaron Judge, Jasson Domínguez and possibly No. 4 prospect Spencer Jones.
Grisham slashed .235/.348/.464 in 143 games this past season, setting career highs in hits (116), runs (87), homers (34), RBIs (74), slugging percentage, OPS (.812) and walks (82).
“I think consistent at-bats help any player,” Grisham said during the season. “I would put most of it to the mental work that I’ve put in.”
Acquired from the Padres as part of the December 2023 trade that fitted Juan Soto for pinstripes, Grisham hit .190 over 76 games for New York in 2024.
A National League Gold Glove Award winner in 2020 and ’22, Grisham is a career .218 hitter in 766 games for the Brewers (2019), Padres (’20-23) and Yankees (’24-25).
The Yankees believe Grisham’s 2025 performance is sustainable, as evidenced by their offer.
“He had a hell of a year for us,” Cashman said. “He was one of the big reasons why we had the level of success we did. We’d be happy if he accepted and came back.”
