Trent Grisham has emerged as one of the more intriguing names this offseason. He signed a modest one‑year, $5 million deal with New York and dramatically outperformed expectations, launching 34 home runs and putting up an OPS around .811. Many believe that performance has greatly elevated his free‑agent stock, making him a coveted target around the league.
One of the most talked‑about predictions comes from NJ.com’s Randy Miller, who expects Grisham to sign with the Texas Rangers. The logic behind the guess is simple: the Rangers are likely to lose Adolis García, and their outfield alignment is seen as ripe for upgrade. Analysts like Joel Reuter at Bleacher Report have similarly projected Texas to change up center field by acquiring Grisham, seeing him as a fit to fill that vacancy.
From the Yankees’ perspective, his departure would leave a hole in their outfield mix, especially considering they’re already juggling Cody Bellinger’s future. Grisham’s defensive metrics have come under some scrutiny, too — Baseball Savant’s Outs Above Average ranked him near the bottom of qualified center fielders — something New York’s front office no doubt weighs.
On the Texas side, their potential ability to sign him hinges somewhat on payroll flexibility and roster balance. With Joc Pederson’s option looming and their interest in reallocating resources elsewhere, the move would need to make financial sense. The addition of Grisham could allow Texas to move on from García and retool their outfield structure.
Of course, this is still in the domain of predictions and rumors. Free agency is unpredictable — multiple teams may enter the bidding, and Grisham’s own preferences (length of contract, proximity, team competitiveness) will play a large role. The Yankees may also attempt to retain him with a qualifying offer or match potential deals.
One wild card: the Rangers’ own financial and strategic constraints. Their revenue streams and TV deals have drawn scrutiny in recent seasons, so for them to spend aggressively in free agency is not a given.If their front office deems risk too high, they may pursue lower‑cost alternatives or internal upgrades.
As things stand, the Grisham → Rangers link is one of the more plausible and talked‑about sagas brewing this offseason. But until contracts are signed or serious negotiations leak, it remains speculative. If you like, I can track this closely and send you updates as soon as anything concrete emerges.
