Yankees, Trent Grisham agree on one-year contract to avoid arbitration

The Yankees and Trent Grisham avoided arbitration Friday when they agreed on a one-year contract. The deal is for $5 million, according to a report by ESPN’s Jorge Castillo.

Grisham, 28, “can make another $250,000 in bonuses tied to plate appearances,” Castillo added.

New York announced that it also agreed to terms on a one-year contract with right-handed pitcher JT Brubaker while non-tendering infielder Jon Berti and left-handed pitcher Tim Mayza.

Grisham was acquired Dec. 6, 2023, from the San Diego Padres in the Juan Soto trade.

In 76 games, Grisham slashed .190/.290/.385 with nine home runs and 31 RBI.

Grisham was a two-time Gold Glove Award winner (2020, 2022) while slashing .214/.315/.381 with 55 home runs and 191 RBI as a Padre from 2020-23.

He began his career with the Milwaukee Brewers, who selected him with the 2015 MLB Draft’s No. 15 overall pick. Grisham debuted Aug. 1, 2019, and slashed .231/.328/.410 with six home runs and 24 RBI in 51 games.