Grisham brings elite defense with 21 homers and an OPS over .800, and his left-handed bat fits NYY’s balance with Bellinger. In a crowded outfield, his starts extend the Yankees’ defensive flexibility while maintaining his power potential and run-scoring upside in a high-stakes stretch run.

Grisham’s role could expand as Rosario rests, offering speed and defensive value with added plate appearances if he earns more starts in center. His fantasy value hinges on regular at-bats and proximity to top-of-the-order run opportunities, especially with Volpe driving the lineup and Escarra potentially filling behind the plate.

Grisham delivered the decisive eighth-inning solo homer, capping a late surge that overcame defensive glitches. His power is a timely spark for fantasy rosters that rely on late-inning production and situational opportunities, particularly in the right-field scenarios the Yankees leaned into as Judge sat.

Grisham delivered the game’s defining moment with an eighth‐inning tiebreaking homer off Bryan King, then added multi‐hit production as New York leaned on late offense to secure the win. A breakout night for fantasy, highlighting his power and ability to come through in late‐game moments.

Trent Grisham has been elevated to a starting role with the Yankees due to an injury to Aaron Judge, recently hitting his 20th home run. His power numbers could provide essential boosts to fantasy teams.