When the Yankees traded for Juan Soto in 2024, Trent Grisham was hardly mentioned. At that time, insiders said he was simply included as part of the financial balance of the deal with the Padres. Meanwhile, in return, San Diego got Michael King, Jhony Brito, Randy Vasquez, Kyle Higashioka, and prospect Drew Thorpe.

While Juan Soto moved on from the Yankees after a stellar season to sign a record-breaking deal with the New York Mets, Trent Grisham continues to quietly prove his value in New York.

After the game, MLB insider Bob Nightengale shed light on how the trade was viewed inside between Grisham, the Padres, and the Yankees.

“Juan Soto hit 41 homers in 576 at-bats for the Yankees after being traded by the Padres. Trent Grisham has hit 35 homers in 578 at-bats for the Yankees after b

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