Yankees outfielder went from forgotten to All-Star in the blink of an eye

The New York Yankees have built one of the best offenses in baseball, driven by stars and steadied by unheralded role players.

Among those low-key contributors, Trent Grisham has emerged as one of the most dependable bats in their deep outfield rotation.

At 28 years old and in a contract year, Grisham is quietly making a case for long-term value with each consistent at-bat.

He arrived in the blockbuster deal that brought Juan Soto to the Bronx — a throw-in on paper, a weapon in practice.

And even as his numbers begin to level out, the Yankees know exactly what kind of presence they’re getting every night.

The underlying metrics say more than the box score

Grisham’s slash line — .239/.341/.483 — doesn’t scream All-Star, but the quality of contact behind it absolutely deserves attentio