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Injury Hamstring
Est. Return 4/23/2024
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
After getting traded from Atlanta to Boston this offseason for Chris Sale, Grissom should finally get to be an everyday second baseman in the big leagues. Grissom, 23, boasts a career .320/.407/.477 batting line in 1,474 minor-league plate appearances but was blocked at second base in Atlanta and not seen as a competent enough defensive shortstop to get regular work there. He is a career .287 hitter in the majors (.348 BABIP) and has five homers and five steals in 236 plate appearances. Grissom could push for a 15/15 season with excellent health, but the main selling point is the batting average floor - projection system Steamer has Grissom hitting .285 this year. He will be playing half his games in the second-best hitter's park, per Statcast's three-year rolling average. However, Fenway Park plays neutral for righty homers, as it's the second-best doubles park for righties due to the Green Monster. Grissom may lead off against lefties, but he could hit in the bottom third of the lineup against righties. Read Past Outlooks
Makes first rehab appearance
Grissom (groin/hamstring) went 0-for-3 as the designated hitter in a rehab game for Triple-A Worcester on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Grissom kicked off a rehab assignment with the WooSox, serving as the DH for seven innings. The organization will want to see him play the field for a full nine innings and on back-to-back days before activating him from the 10-day injured list. He may not be the answer for Boston's shoddy infield defense, which has been on display since the team returned home following a successful season-opening road trip, but Grissom is expected to be an everyday member of the lineup once healthy.
Grissom kicked off a rehab assignment with the WooSox, serving as the DH for seven innings. The organization will want to see him play the field for a full nine innings and on back-to-back days before activating him from the 10-day injured list. He may not be the answer for Boston's shoddy infield defense, which has been on display since the team returned home following a successful season-opening road trip, but Grissom is expected to be an everyday member of the lineup once healthy.
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| Since 2022vs Left | .757 | 83 | 2 | 8 | .303 | ||||
| Since 2022vs Right | .740 | 153 | 3 | 19 | .279 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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| 2023vs Left | .522 | 35 | 0 | 1 | .265 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .770 | 45 | 0 | 8 | .293 | ||||
| 2022vs Left | .940 | 48 | 2 | 7 | .333 | ||||
| 2022vs Right | .728 | 108 | 3 | 11 | .273 | ||||
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| Since 2022Home | .879 | 100 | 2 | 13 | .337 | ||||
| Since 2022Away | .648 | 136 | 3 | 14 | .250 | ||||
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| 2023Home | .778 | 36 | 0 | 6 | .333 | ||||
| 2023Away | .552 | 44 | 0 | 3 | .231 | ||||
| 2022Home | .940 | 64 | 2 | 7 | .339 | ||||
| 2022Away | .693 | 92 | 3 | 11 | .259 | ||||
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Possible trade candidate
Grissom is a potential trade chip this offseason, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Although there's work still to be done on defense, Grissom's bat is ready for an extended chance at the major-league level. It's difficult to see an immediate path for him in Atlanta, though, with both of its middle-infield spots spoken for. Grissom is a possibility to be used in a super-utility role, but the team might decide he's best used as trade bait.
Although there's work still to be done on defense, Grissom's bat is ready for an extended chance at the major-league level. It's difficult to see an immediate path for him in Atlanta, though, with both of its middle-infield spots spoken for. Grissom is a possibility to be used in a super-utility role, but the team might decide he's best used as trade bait.
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Grissom began the season with High-A Rome before being promoted to Double-A Mississippi. Atlanta summoned him in early August, and he filled in admirably, posting a .291/.353/.440 line in 156 plate appearances. However, a .163/.250/.163 stretch for two weeks in September cost Grissom his starting job for the last ten games and into the playoffs. Grissom's early success was driven by a high BABIP, so regression was expected. He fanned a little more in the bigs, but that's to be expected. Even though he was mostly a shortstop in the minors, Grissom played second with the Braves. With Ozzie Albies back in the fold after missing extended time due to injury in 2022, Grissom should get the first chance at stepping in as the everyday shortstop in place of Dansby Swanson, who signed with the Cubs over the winter. Grissom is looking at a long and productive career, but his plausible outcomes this season range from a full-time job to struggling in the spring and opening the season with Triple-A Gwinnett.
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Starting rehab assignment Friday
Grissom (groin/hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
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Will see some action at shortstop
Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Tuesday that Grissom (groin/hamstring) will primarily play second base on his rehab assignment but will also see some action at shortstop, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
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Closes in on rehab assignment
Grissom (groin/hamstring) could begin a minor-league rehab assignment next week, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
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Placed on IL
The Red Sox placed Grissom (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list Thursday.
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Extended spring until April 7
Grissom (groin/hamstring) will stay back in extended spring training until April 7, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
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