Trent Grisham accepted a $22.025 million qualifying offer to return to the New York Yankees for 2026, a decision initially viewed as expensive by some. Yankees GM Brian Cashman now considers it a bargain, citing Grisham’s breakout 2025 season with 34 home runs and an .811 OPS. With Grisham’s return, the Yankees maintain a strong outfield alongside Cody Bellinger and Aaron Judge. Grisham’s high average annual value contributes to the team’s luxury tax payroll of $335.5 million.
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