New York Yankees Reveal Trent Grisham Change Before Blue Jays Game

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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - AUGUST 18: Trent Grisham #12 of the New York Yankees rounds the bases on his three-run home run in the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 18, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

The New York Yankees are shaking things up ahead of their series with the Toronto Blue Jays, which is set to begin on Friday.

The Yanks are the beneficiaries of being at home in the weekend series, and their series-opening lineup has already been released, which features a notable Trent Grisham decision.

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GettyBALTIMORE, MARYLAND – AUGUST 18: Trent Grisham #12 of the New York Yankees singles in two runs in the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 18, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Per @UnderdogMLB, here is the New York Yankees batting order for 8/21:

Yankees 8/21: “P. Goldschmidt 1B A. Rosario 3B H. Ramos LF B. Rice DH G. Lombard Jr. SS T. Grisham CF S. Jones RF J. Caballero 2B A. Sánchez C C. Schlittler SP”

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P. Goldschmidt 1B A. Rosario 3B H. Ramos LF B. Rice DH G. Lombard Jr. SS T. Grisham CF S. Jones RF J. Caballero 2B A. Sánchez C

C. Schlittler SP

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Notably, Trent Grisham is being moved down in the order, but it’s likely due to a lefty being on the mound for Toronto.

Grisham has really turned his campaign around in recent weeks, and here is what people have been saying about the Grisham decision:

Trent Grisham’s 2026 Season Thus Far

GettyBALTIMORE, MARYLAND – AUGUST 18: Ben Rice #22 of the New York Yankees celebrates a solo home run by Trent Grisham #12 in the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 18, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Trent Grisham has quietly started to get going for the New York Yankees this season.

He’s still batting .225, but Grisham has also added 17 home runs, 54 RBI, and 84 hits, and has been an everyday player for the Yanks.

After the season is over, Grisham will hit free agency because he has been playing on MLB’s Qualifying Offer.

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