Outfielder Randal Grichuk has agreed to join the New York Yankees as a non-roster invitee on a minor-league deal, according to Jack Curry of YES Network on Wednesday. This move brings a former Blue Jay to a division rival in a surprising development, confirmed by MLB insider Jon Heyman of The New York Post.
Grichuk’s Career Journey Since Leaving the Blue Jays
At 34 years old, Grichuk has experienced a nomadic tenure in Major League Baseball following his trade away from the Toronto Blue Jays in 2022. Since then, he has played for several teams, including the Colorado Rockies, Los Angeles Angels, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Kansas City Royals. In the 2025 season, Grichuk recorded a .228 batting average with an OPS of .674 and hit nine home runs across 113 games divided between the Diamondbacks and Royals.
Career Performance Highlights and Success Against the Yankees
Over the course of his twelve-year MLB career, Grichuk has maintained a .243 batting average and a .751 OPS with a total of 212 home runs. He spent four seasons with the Blue Jays from 2018 through 2021. Notably, Grichuk has found reasonable success against the Yankees, posting a .253 batting average and .825 OPS, including 18 home runs, his second-highest number of home runs against any team.
Implications of Grichuk Joining the Yankees Organization
This addition offers the Yankees an experienced outfielder with power potential and a solid track record against their own team. As a minor-league invitee, Grichuk will have the opportunity to compete for a role on the major league roster during spring training, potentially providing depth and versatility to New York’s outfield options.
Randal Grichuk will be joining the Yankees as a non-roster invite on a minor league deal. Grichuk is a RHH outfielder and the Yanks have been looking for more right-handed hitters.
— JackCurryYES (@JackCurryYES) February 26, 2026
Randal Grichuk to Yankees
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 26, 2026
