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Yankees predicted to be top landing spot for 23-year-old .954 OPS All-Star, would replace Trent Grisham in lineup

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This would give the Yanks another All-Star slugger.

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The New York Yankees are off to a good start in 2026, with a record of 12-9 and tied for first in the AL East. That being said, a few of their bats are still ice cold, and addressing that early on in the season might be in their best interest. One of those bats is Trent Grisham, who’s slashing .

145/. 303/. 290/.

593. WIth that in mind, Sports Illustrated’s Patrick McAvoy predicts the Yanks could find a potential replacement, in Washington Nationals All-Star James Wood. MORE: Red Sox predicted to be top trade candidate for $56 million Cy Young, would create insane 1-2-3 punch with Garrett Crochet, Ranger Suarez “If the Washington Nationals want to supercharge their rebuild, flipping the 23-year-old may be their best bet.