Trent Grisham Faces Scrutiny Over Postseason Defense and Hamstring

Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham returned from right hamstring issues for the Wild Card Series, but his defensive range in center field drew heavy criticism. Registering a slow sprint speed of 23.5 ft/s on a key play, analysts point to his regression following a Grade 2 hamstring strain and sub-par metrics (-8 DRS, -6 OAA). While his bat remains impactful, concerns over his mobility have prompted calls for the Yankees to limit his starts in center field moving forward.