Trent Grisham unlikely to return before Yankees playoffs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain on September 4 and was placed on the injured list. Manager Aaron Boone stated that while Grisham is trending toward a return, activation could be complicated due to roster implications. Spencer Jones continues to fill in at center field. Clarke Schmidt experienced biceps soreness and did not pitch in a recent game. The Yankees are struggling in the AL East, now six games behind the Tampa Bay Rays as the season deadline approaches.
- •Grisham was placed on the injured list after his hamstring injury.
- •Boone indicated that activating Grisham involves logistical challenges.
- •Jones is filling in for Grisham in center field.
- •Schmidt did not pitch due to biceps soreness.
- •Yankees trail the Rays by six games in the AL East.
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees news: Trent Grisham might not return until playoffs
"Grisham’s path back to the roster is complicated, Schmidt reports biceps soreness/cramping; AL East dream slipping away
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