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Yankees Add Grichuk, Option Cabrera as Opening Day Nears
The New York Yankees have added veteran Randal Grichuk to the major league roster. The team optioned Oswaldo Cabrera to Triple-A as opening day approaches.
With opening day approaching, the New York Yankees named Randal Grichuk to the major league roster on Saturday, according to Greg Joyce of the *New York Post*. The team optioned Oswaldo Cabrera to Triple-A. Grichuk, a 12-year veteran, signed a minor-league deal with the Yankees on February 25. The 34-year-old played last season with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Kansas City Royals. The Yankees expect Grichuk to perform well against left-handed pitching. He may occasionally replace Trent Grisham in centre field, but would likely play left field as Cody Bellinger shifts to centre.
Key Facts
- Randal Grichuk signed a minor-league deal with the Yankees on February 25.
- Grichuk played for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Kansas City Royals last season.
- The Yankees optioned Jasson Domínguez to Triple-A on Friday evening.
- Oswaldo Cabrera, 27, played in 34 games last season before a fractured ankle put him on the injured list.
- The Yankees expect Grichuk to perform well against left-handed pitching.
- Grichuk is expected to occasionally replace Trent Grisham.
- The Yankees added Grichuk to the major league roster on Saturday.
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Research Sources
- Newsweek — Yankees tab Randal Grichuk for roster spot over Oswaldo Cabrera: Report
- Yanks Go Yard — Yankees finalize 2026 Opening Day bench as Oswaldo Cabrera learns roster fate