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March 22, 2026

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The Yankees are making waves as they finalize their Opening Day roster, with Randal Grichuk officially making the cut despite a modest .308 spring OPS. This move signals the Yankees’ confidence in his ability to hit lefties, as he boasts a career 118 wRC+ against them. However, the decision to option Jasson Domínguez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre underscores the team's commitment to developing younger talent rather than rushing it. Meanwhile, Gerrit Cole is stepping up as a mentor, offering curveball tips to rising pitcher Kyle Carr, demonstrating that even in a competitive camp, the veterans are keen to nurture the next generation. The spring’s fun took a dip with an 8-3 loss to the Braves, but the focus remains on building a roster that can compete heavily in the upcoming season.

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Yankees To Select Randal Grichuk’s Contract

Yankees To Select Randal Grichuk’s Contract

The Yankees will be selecting outfielder Randal Grichuk‘s contract, as manager Aaron Boone told reporters (including the New York Post’s Greg Joyce) that Grichuk has made the Opening Day roster. New York has a full 40-man roster, so another transaction will be required to add Grichuk before the team’s first game on Wednesday. In making […]

Yankees Option Jasson Domínguez

Yankees Option Jasson Domínguez

The Yankees announced a series of camp cuts today, most notably optioning outfielder Jasson Domínguez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Relievers Kervin Castro and Yerry De los Santos were also optioned out. Domínguez opening the season in the minors has been the expectation since camp began. The Yankees retained Cody Bellinger and Trent Grisham in free agency. Bellinger signed a […]

Yanks prospect needed help with curve -- and who better to offer than Gerrit Cole?

Yanks prospect needed help with curve -- and who better to offer than Gerrit Cole?

TAMPA, Fla. – The most valuable advice Kyle Carr received all spring came from an unexpected source. Midway through a bullpen session at George M. Steinbrenner Field, Gerrit Cole spotted something in the left-hander’s delivery and offered a suggestion on how to refine his curveball grip.

Yanks' Breakout manager has hilarious pregame surprise for opposing skipper McGriff

Yanks' Breakout manager has hilarious pregame surprise for opposing skipper McGriff

TAMPA, Fla. -- Hall of Famer Fred McGriff had a good laugh when he was reminded of his popular Tom Emanski commercials before serving as the Braves’ manager in a Spring Breakout game against the Yankees on Saturday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field. When McGriff got to the plate

Yankees news: Latest spring training roster have Opening Day roster nearly finalized

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Yankees news: Latest spring training roster have Opening Day roster nearly finalized

Associated Press: The Yankees took a giant step into finalizing their roster on Saturday, letting outfielder Randal Grichuk know that he made the team despite a .308 spring OPS (no, not OBP) in limited action. His ability to mash lefties (career 118 wRC+ vs. LHP) ended up earning him a place. It was a busy […]

Yankees’ Spring Breakout turns south in forgettable loss to Braves

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Yankees’ Spring Breakout turns south in forgettable loss to Braves

Braves infielder Tate Southisene’s 105.7-mph single to start off the evening was a precursor of what was in store for Kyle Carr and the Yankees. It was a pretty underwhelming performance for the New York prospects, dropping the Spring Breakout game by a final score of 8-3. For the first two innings, Carr found a […]