The New York Yankees entered the offseason with nearly $70 million of space before brushing up against the $300 million luxury-tax threshold. That cushion didn’t last long. Trent Grisham’s decision to accept the $22 million qualifying offer on Tuesday immediately cut that breathing room down to roughly $48 million, reshaping the team’s financial puzzle and forcing them to reassess how aggressively they can spend over the next few months.

And despite that hit, the plan hasn’t changed much. The Yankees are still trying to replicate the exact outfield they rode with in 2025 — expensive pieces and all.

Grisham’s return tightens payroll but stabilizes the picture

Few expected Grisham to accept the one-year deal. He made just $5 million last season, and most around the league believed he’d ch

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