Trent Grisham has now joined the Yankees’ list of injury woes. The team announced that he left Wednesday’s 2-1 defeat against the Blue Jays, reporting discomfort in his left knee. Imaging tests are scheduled for Thursday to assess the situation.
Grisham got hurt in the bottom of the second, when a flyout struck him during a double play situation.
He managed to remain in the game until the fourth inning. “I felt something weird in my knee, and I didn’t want to take any chances, so I called it a day,” Grisham shared.
Yankees’ manager, Aaron Boone, expressed concern about Grisham needing to exit but also mentioned that Grisham felt “very optimistic” that it wasn’t a serious injury.
In the top of the fifth, Spencer Jones replaced Grisham as the center fielder. Later on, Amed Rosario came in to bat for Jones, then Cody Bellinger took over for Rosario.
Jones, recently recalled from Triple-A, hadn’t been performing at his best—going 0-for-1 in the game and struggling overall since his return. He had previously gone 3-for-20, tallying three walks but also 11 strikeouts without any extra-base hits.
Jason Dominguez, who was on the disabled list due to a sprained left shoulder, had his injury date back to May 7. He did some light swinging on Wednesday but is not quite ready to make a comeback.
His injury has been a concern, as he reported ongoing discomfort in his sprained AC joint.
Grisham had previously enjoyed a standout season with 34 home runs the year before, but this season has been a different story—he’s struggled to find his rhythm at the plate, clocking an OPS of .639.
Jose Caballero, recovering from a broken finger, is potentially set to return from the injured list on Friday, though Anthony Volpe’s standing remains unclear. Volpe had an initially tough start after being called up, but he has gradually improved and was entering the match with better stats.
Unfortunately, Volpe did not manage a hit in Wednesday’s game and has had a good run as a steady shortstop—something he couldn’t have achieved last year due to a shoulder injury.
“He’s doing great,” Boone commented before the game, noting Volpe’s overall performance—his solid batting, defense, and base running, showcasing resilience despite a rocky start.
Still, Boone didn’t clarify who would take on the starting shortstop role if Caballero is back.
In other news, Yovanny Cruz made his MLB debut, pitching two scoreless innings against the Blue Jays. Despite previously pitching only at Double-A, he showcased impressive skills in spring training, and it carried over into his debut.
He retired all six batters faced, showing promising command—something that had been a question mark in the minors.
As for David Bednar, while his performance numbers haven’t been stellar, pitching coach Matt Blake hasn’t discounted his potential. Bednar has struggled with his fastball control and gave up home runs on his curveball, including a crucial three-run homer during the Subway Series.
Blake acknowledges that despite some shaky moments, he believes Bednar will find his rhythm again.
