Yankees Player Injury
New York Yankees Outfielder Trent Grisham Exits Blue Jays Game Due to Hamstring Tightness
New York Yankees center fielder Trent Grisham exited Friday's game at Toronto in the sixth inning with right hamstring tightness, leaving the team's already thin outfield even shorter. AP News reported that Grisham walked off in pain after sliding into second base, where he had just come to rest after hitting a two-out, two-run single off Blue Jays pitcher Mason Fluharty.
Utility player Max Schuemann replaced Grisham immediately, Athlon Sports reported. The Yankees are now evaluating whether Grisham needs a stint on the Injured List — a move that could accelerate the return of top prospect Jasson Domínguez from Triple-A.
How the Injury Unfolded in the Sixth Inning
Grisham's night ended on what looked like a productive play. He laced a two-run single, then tried to stretch his advance to second base on a throw home. He slid in safely — but gingerly. Trainers rushed onto the field to check on him, stardem.com reported. Within minutes, he was pulled from the game.
The Yankees officially announced the injury as right hamstring tightness shortly after 10:00 PM ET. Manager Aaron Boone said any time a player of Grisham's importance exits mid-game, it "definitely raises your eyebrows," according to reports. Boone added the team would wait for imaging results before making a roster move, lohud.com reported.
Grisham Was One of the Yankees' Few Healthy Bright Spots
The timing stings for New York. Grisham entered the game hitting .232 with 8 home runs and 35 RBI on the season. But he had been scorching hot recently — batting .318 over his last 24 games, according to Athlon Sports. He carried a 112 wRC+, meaning he was 12% better than a league-average hitter.
This is not Grisham's first health scare in 2026. He left a May 20 game with left knee discomfort but avoided the IL after imaging came back clean. He also dealt with a left hamstring issue in July 2025. The new injury hits the same muscle group — but on the opposite leg, app.com reported.
Yankees' Outfield Already Ravaged by Injuries This Season
Grisham's exit lands on a roster already in crisis. Aaron Judge has been on the 10-day IL since June 5 with a stress fracture in his right rib. Giancarlo Stanton has been out since late April with a right calf strain, though he is expected back around June 16. The team now has 7 key players on the IL, including two All-Stars, mycentraljersey.com reported.
The Yankees still hold a 41-26 record, good for second place in the AL East. But their offense is stretched thin. Their 7-through-9 hitters rank 30th in MLB in batting average. Losing Grisham — a steady table-setter — puts even more pressure on struggling bats like Anthony Volpe, who is hitting just .220.
Domínguez Likely Called Up if Grisham Hits the Injured List
The leading candidate to fill Grisham's spot is Jasson "The Martian" Domínguez. The 22-year-old outfielder is on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. He went 3-for-4 with a home run in a rehab game on June 9 and is hitting .419 against left-handed pitchers at the Triple-A level, njherald.com reported.
To activate Domínguez, the Yankees would need to clear a roster spot — likely by optioning Schuemann or another fringe player. The team is expected to make a decision by the June 16 homestand, when Stanton could also return. A lot could change for New York's outfield picture in just a few days, northjersey.com reported.
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