New York Yankees center fielder Trent Grisham has been placed on the injured list due to a right hamstring strain, an injury that has previously sidelined him this season. The team called up Jasson Domínguez on Saturday to fill his roster spot, with Grisham's placement potentially resolving a roster dilemma as Aaron Judge nears a return from his own injury.
Grisham sustained the injury on Friday night at Petco Park while attempting to steal a base and later being unable to run down a fly ball. He had previously missed three weeks in June with a similar hamstring issue, though he indicated Friday that this instance felt different. Grisham is scheduled for imaging to determine the extent of the strain. The timeline for his return is uncertain, but the timing of his IL placement coincides with the final weeks of the regular season.
In recent games, Grisham had struggled offensively, batting .091 with a .414 OPS over his last 14 appearances. His defensive performance in center field had also drawn scrutiny. Domínguez, meanwhile, has been performing well, including a key hit in extra innings on Friday. His athleticism could provide a boost in center field.
Once Judge returns, the Yankees' outfield alignment may see further adjustments. Cody Bellinger could shift to center field against left-handed pitchers, potentially allowing Heliot Ramos to play left field.