The Yankees find themselves in a dogfight. With a 53-44 record, they are 3.5 games behind the Toronto Blue Jays in a competitive AL East race. General Manager Brian Cashman sees the urgency, as he recently pledged: “We’re going to go to town,” he pledged, promising to “do everything we possibly can to improve ourselves.”
Cashman’s priority is obvious: adding pitching to a rotation ravaged by injuries, and adding help for the infield. But his approach has put the entire fan base on edge as they’re wondering who could go out in order to bring in that all-important help. Hayden Sherry, YES network’s digital media producer, has, however, simplified the conundrum.
“If anyone thinks we should trade Trent Grisham at the deadline, they are egregiously misinformed as to how clutch and how important he is to this team. Sorry Jasson Dominguez, your development can wait. This is Trent’s outfield this year. #Yankees,” Sherry wrote on X.
If anyone thinks we should trade Trent Grisham at the deadline, they are egregiously misinformed as to how clutch and how important he is to this team.
Sorry Jasson Dominguez, your development can wait. This is Trent’s outfield this year. #Yankees
— Hayden Sherry (@hayden_sherry4) July 20, 2025
It’s no wonder that fans are rallying for Trent Grisham, who has almost been a direct replacement for Juan Soto’s production this year. His recent performances have been top notch. On Saturday, July 19, he hit a game-winning grand slam in the 9th inning that completed a thrilling comeback against the Atlanta Braves. That was his 17th home run of the season. And, that performance wasn’t an outlier; Grisham has had a season of big moments.
In May, he hit a dramatic, game-tying homer against his former team, the Padres, which was one of his seven such clutch home runs this year.
Compared to Dominguez, Grisham’s numbers are simply better offensively, as he has registered a .463 slugging percentage with a 134 wRC+. He also has a lower strikeout rate when compared to Dominguez. And, undoubtedly, the largest difference between the two is defense. Grisham, a center fielder, is a two-time Gold Glove winner and an elite defender. Dominguez has not been a top performer in the left field, posting -6 Outs Above Average.
The fanbase sounds off: A Pinstriped civil war
As the July 31st trade deadline inches closer, the anxiety within the Yankees fanbase is palpable. “I don’t want to see Trent Grisham’s name in any mock trades going forward. Myself included lol,” wrote a fan. After a dismal 2024, Grisham has been one of the team’s most complete players. Because of his impressive .252/.357/.463 slash line and two-time Gold Glove defense in center field, fans see an indispensable piece for a championship run.
In a “championship or bust” season, the idea of weakening the current roster for future assets seems illogical to many. This urgency is clear in another fan’s demand: “I can’t stress this enough: the Yankees cannot trade Grisham.”
Well, trading Grisham would be a strategic blunder. The Yankees’ current needs are for pitching and infield help. Dealing Grisham would not only fail to address those issues but would also create a new hole in the outfield. His value to the Yankees is far greater than any prospect package that the Yanks might bring in return.
With seven game-tying or go-ahead home runs by early May, Grisham’s tendency to produce clutch performances is a tangible asset that is crucial to winning a World Series right now. But of course, for every fan wanting to keep one player, there is another willing to sacrifice a different one. “Trade Dominguez f— the future. All in on Judge. I’ve seen enough,” a fan chimed in.
This fan has likely had enough of Dominguez, who ranks among the league’s worst left fielders with -6 Outs Above Average. Not every fan, however, is driven by pure emotion. Some engage in the complex calculus of roster construction. “Trading Dominguez and hoping Spencer Jones works out when he gets promoted next year,” read a comment.
This fan sees another top prospect, Spencer Jones, crushing Triple-A pitching with a 1.202 OPS and 24 homers and hence, suggests the Yankees cash in on Domínguez’s trade value now, while his “Martian” hype is still strong. This strategy, however, is a high-stakes gamble which asks for trading the flawed but famous Domínguez for immediate pitching help, while hoping that the ascending Jones becomes the true cost-controlled star of the future. Will the Yankees go for it? Share your thoughts below.
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