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\"Yankees
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The New York Yankees have a good problem on their hands\u2014Cody Bellinger is nursing a minor back issue, but his absence hasn\u2019t slowed them down one bit. That\u2019s because Trent Grisham, their so-called fourth outfielder, is playing like anything but a bench piece.<\/p>\n

With Grisham turning heads and stacking productive at-bats, manager Aaron Boone suddenly has the luxury of time when it comes to bringing Bellinger back into the fold.<\/p>\n

Grisham Forcing the Yankees\u2019 Hand<\/h2>\n

Grisham\u2019s been nothing short of a spark plug.<\/p>\n

\"Yankees
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Through six games, the 28-year-old is slashing a scorching .471\/.571\/1.059 with three home runs, seven RBIs, and a monstrous 336 wRC+.<\/p>\n

This isn\u2019t just a few lucky bounces or soft contact finding grass. Grisham is hitting the ball hard, working counts, and looking fully comfortable in a role that requires him to be ready at a moment\u2019s notice.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not often that a Gold Glove centerfielder is your backup<\/em>, but the Yankees clearly saw the value in keeping Grisham around. They could\u2019ve cut him to save cash or traded him to a team desperate for outfield defense, but general manager Brian Cashman wisely kept him on a one-year, $5 million deal through arbitration.<\/p>\n

So far, that decision is aging like fine wine.<\/p>\n

Bellinger Can Take His Time<\/h2>\n

Cody Bellinger has said he\u2019s feeling better and could be ready to return by Sunday, but the Yankees don\u2019t need to rush him back. After all, back injuries can be tricky\u2014one wrong twist or awkward swing and you\u2019re staring down a setback that could linger for weeks.<\/p>\n

\"Yankees
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Bellinger is too important to this Yankees lineup long-term to risk aggravating a minor issue in April.<\/p>\n

Let Grisham ride the wave, continue getting regular at-bats, and reward the team with his elite defense and surprising offensive pop. This is what depth looks like when it works. And it\u2019s what gives a team like the Yankees a major advantage over the rest of the league.<\/p>\n

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As long as Grisham is this locked in, the Yankees can afford to ease Bellinger back into action\u2014and when the time comes, they\u2019ll have the option of rotating both players depending on matchups, rest needs, or even just playing the hot hand.<\/p>\n

With Grisham this good, it\u2019s not just a temporary fill-in\u2014it\u2019s a competition. And the Yankees are winning because of it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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