Veteran Outfielder Randal Grichuk Joins Yankees' Opening Day Roster New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirmed Saturday that veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk has secured a spot on the team’s Opening Day roster. The announcement came as the Yankees also revealed their decisions to send infielder Paul DeJong and utilityman Seth Brown to minor league camp, while optioning utilityman Oswaldo Cabrera and infielder Max Schuemann to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Grichuk, 34, is entering his 13th Major League season after a 2025 campaign in which he appeared in 113 games across the Arizona Diamondbacks and Kansas City Royals. During that time, he posted a .228 batting average, a .273 on-base percentage, nine home runs, and 27 RBIs. His performance this past season marks his second stint with the Royals, following a brief spell with the Diamondbacks in 2024. Throughout his 12-year career, Grichuk has established himself as a consistent contributor. He has compiled a .251 batting average, a .298 on-base percentage, 212 home runs, and 629 RBIs. His professional journey has included stints with the St. Louis Cardinals (2014–2017), Toronto Blue Jays (2018–2021), Colorado Rockies (2022–2023), Los Angeles Angels (2023), Diamondbacks (2024–2025), and Royals (2025). Boone’s decision to include Grichuk on the Opening Day roster underscores his value as a reliable offensive presence. The Yankees’ move reflects a strategic effort to balance experience with the potential for younger players to develop in the minors. Grichuk’s inclusion also highlights the team’s focus on maintaining depth in the outfield, a position that has seen significant turnover in recent years. The Yankees’ roster adjustments will be closely watched as they prepare for the 2025 season.#new_york_yankees #aaron_boone #randal_grichuk #paul_dejong #oswaldo_cabrera
