Overview
- Grichuk capped a two-hit, four-RBI night with a home run Thursday, leading the White Sox to a 6-2 win over the Royals.
- Since signing with Chicago on May 4, he is batting .313 with three home runs and seven RBIs across eight games.
- The Yankees designated him for assignment on April 29 after he hit .194 in 16 games with New York.
- With Giancarlo Stanton still sidelined, Jasson Dominguez out, and rookie Spencer Jones struggling, the Yankees lack healthy outfield options.
- Designating a player for assignment removes him from the 40-man roster and can lead to release or free agency, and local analysis says that move cost New York a low-cost right-handed bat even if this surge could prove to be a short hot streak.