Yankees’ Grisham to undergo imaging after knee discomfort

New York Yankees centre fielder Trent Grisham exited Wednesday night’s contest against the Toronto Blue Jays due to left knee discomfort, according to a report from Yahoo Sports citing Associated Press sources. The 29-year-old player was examined at the ballpark by team physicians and is scheduled to undergo imaging on Thursday to determine the nature and severity of the issue.

The incident occurred in the second inning when Grisham reached base on a bloop double that landed between left fielder Yohendrick Piñango and third baseman Kazuma Okamoto. Grisham was observed grimacing at second base following the play. Despite the apparent discomfort, he remained in the game until the fifth inning, when he was replaced in centre field by Spencer Jones.

The specific diagnosis remains pending the results of the scheduled imaging. While the sequence of events suggests the discomfort arose during the play at second base, the causal link has not been explicitly confirmed as the sole factor for his exit, with medical evaluation required to establish the extent of the injury.

Grisham’s departure adds to the Yankees’ roster considerations during a season where his offensive output has been below average. He is currently hitting .174 with six home runs and 27 runs batted in, marking the fourth-lowest batting average in Major League Baseball among qualifying hitters.

The team has not provided further updates on his status beyond the initial examination and the plan for diagnostic imaging. The Yankees will await the results of the scans before making any further decisions regarding his availability for upcoming fixtures.