Yankees' $22.5 million outfielder in Juan Soto trade faces pressure to 'prove' free agency value
He's playing for his next contract.
Yankees' $22. 5 million outfielder in Juan Soto trade faces pressure to 'prove' free agency value originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here .
The New York Yankees will have a significant decision to make next offseason. They've already decided that Jasson Dominguez, who began the season at Triple-A , will not play center field. Slugger Spencer Jones could be the centerfielder of the future in the Bronx.
For now, Trent Grisham patrols that position. He agreed to New York's $22. 5 million qualifying offer during the winter, locking him in for at least one more season with the Yankees after coming over from the San Diego Padres in the Juan Soto trade.
Grisham doubled his previous career high in home runs last season by connecting for 34 while maintaining a patient approach at the plate. Still, Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter believes this will be the most important season of his career. More : Mets didn ’ t want to trade Brett Baty while White Sox didn ’ t want Mark Vientos in Luis Robert Jr.