Trent Grisham, the Yankees' center fielder, had been facing criticism for his lack of performance in the team's 11-10 win over the Angels, despite setting career-highs with 34 home runs, 74 RBI, an.811 OPS, a 129 wRC+ in 2025, and personal bests with a 14.2 Barrel%, a 91.1-mph average exit velocity, a.353 wOBA and a.366 xwOBA were all positive, with Aaron Judge also homered twice in the game. Despite Grishingam's lacklustre performance, he has been praised for his strong defensive play and mental ability. The team's decision to bring him back for a one-year, $22.025 million qualifying offer over the summer was seen as a gamble due to his strong performance.