Rumor: Randal Grichuk to the Yankees

The New York Yankees have too many left-handed hitters compared to right-handed ones. The club makes no secret of this.

That doesn't change the fact that Cody Bellinger, who was excellent for the Yankees in 2025, had to be brought back. Even though he bats left-handed, Brian Cashman found a way to sign him.

“He checks a lot of boxes.”

Brian Cashman breaks down Cody Bellinger's return to the #Yankees!

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— MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (@MLBNetworkRadio) February 1, 2026

But of course, that requires help on the right side of the bench.

That's why the Yankees' GM is currently looking at his options to bring a right-handed hitter to the club's bench, in order to give himself more options.

And apparently, the outfield could be a target.

As a fourth outfielder, the Yankees are interested in Randal Grichuk. The former Blue Jays player is on the Bronx club's radar, according to information from Brendan Kuty and his colleagues at The Athletic.

Sources: Yankees considering trade/FA options for potential righty hitting OF bat, including Randal Grichuk, and earlier this offseason they made an offer to Austin Slater.

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— Brendan Kuty (@BrendanKutyNJ) January 31, 2026

Grichuk, who has been around for a few years, would not be a starter. But on days when the Bombers face a left-handed pitcher, he could sometimes take Trent Grisham's place in the offensive lineup.

He can play all the fields, which is an asset.

Obviously, the question we have to ask ourselves, under the circumstances, is what such an addition would mean for Jasson Dominguez. The Martian was the #4 outfielder in 2025… but now he would be even further down the pecking order.

Spencer Jones is also in the mix, but in any case, we expect to see him in the minors in 2026. Grichuk (who is one of many options to bring depth) would not necessarily hinder his progress, quite the contrary.

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