The evolution of the conversation surrounding Trent Grisham dating back to last year has been as comprehensive (and crazy) as it gets. Most New York Yankees fans cannot believe we have arrived at this juncture.
In 2024, Grisham was a part-timer who hit .190 with a .675 OPS. There was some speculation he could be non-tendered when the offseason arrived. At the time, it made little sense for the Yankees to invest $5 million in an outfielder who it felt like they didn't have much faith in, which left many questioning why they acquired him in the Juan Soto trade the year prior.