Notable items from the Yankees’ Grapefruit League opener Saturday in Lakeland, Fla.:
runaway success
Trent Grisham hit an estimated 421-foot three-run home run off minor league left-hander Jake Higginbotham.
Grisham, a left-handed hitter, is expected to be the Yankees’ fourth outfielder, and manager Aaron Boone said he expects him to play “a lot.”
What a drug
So much for the pacing of the game.
The Yankees’ 22-10 win over the Tigers in the Grapefruit League opener lasted 3 minutes and 47 seconds and included 23 walks and nine hit-by-pitch pitches (Tigers pitchers accounted for 14 walks and five hits by batters).
It caught my eye
Joevit Vivas is known for his bat-to-ball skills, but the 5-foot-10 infielder also has some power.
The prospect, acquired from the Dodgers during the offseason, flashed his brilliance with a 404-foot home run into the right-field seats.
Vivas is expected to start the season in Triple-A, but could find his way to the Bronx at some point this season if needed.
Sunday schedule
The Yankees will face the Blue Jays at Steinbrenner Field with a split-squad starting lineup of Juan Soto, Aaron Judge, Anthony Rizzo and Carlos Rodon.
Marcus Stroman (throws to Austin Wells) will make his spring debut against the Phillies in Clearwater.
