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Yankees Designate Randal Grichuk, He Elects Free Agency

5/2/2026

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The New York Yankees designated Randal Grichuk for assignment on Wednesday, after which he chose free agency Friday.
After signing a minor-league deal late February, Grichuk played 16 games, hitting .194 with no homers and two RBIs in 31 at-bats.
His career slash line is .250/.297/.464 with 212 homers and 631 RBIs over 13 seasons.
Fans have speculated he may join the New York Mets, but no contract is confirmed.

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The New York Yankees designated Randal Grichuk for assignment on Wednesday, after which he chose free agency Friday.
After signing a minor-league deal late February, Grichuk played 16 games, hitting .194 with no homers and two RBIs in 31 at-bats.
His career slash line is .250/.297/.464 with 212 homers and 631 RBIs over 13 seasons.
Fans have speculated he may join the New York Mets, but no contract is confirmed.