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Outfielder Randal Grichuk turns down option with Diamondbacks, becomes free agent

Outfielder Randal Grichuk has turned down his $6 million mutual option with the Arizona Diamondbacks, triggering a $1.75 million buyout and becoming a free agent

NOVEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

News and Notes: Randal Grichuk declined mutual option to become a free agent Another former Toronto Blue Jay is hit...

NOVEMBER 1 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Report: D-backs OF Randal Grichuk opts to enter free agency Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Randal Grichuk declined his $6 million mutual option and will become a free agent, MLB Network reported Thur...

OCTOBER 31 • SACBEE.COM

Grichuk to be free agent after declining option with AZ (source) Veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk has declined his side of his mutual option with the D-backs for 2025 and will become a free agent, a sourc...

OCTOBER 31 • MLB.COM

Declines mutual option Grichuk has declined his end of a $6 million mutual option for 2025, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact He's receive a $500,000 buyout and is now a free agent. Grichuk thrived in a short-side platoon role with the Diamondbacks in 2024, slashing .291/.348/.528 with 12 homers in 106 games, which included a .914 OPS versus left-handed pitching. The 33-year-old might be able to land a multi-year contract this winter after his strong season.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in Game 162 Grichuk is 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and two additional runs scored during Sunday's 11-2 win over the Padres.

Impact Grichuk tied his season high in runs Sunday and launched his 12th long ball of the campaign. The homer came against Matt Waldron in the eighth inning, plating Alek Thomas and extending the Diamondbacks lead. In his first year in Arizona, Grichuk is slashing .289/.347/.518 across 279 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep in win Grichuk went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 9-4 win over Colorado.

Impact Grichuk was responsible for one of the three home runs the Diamondbacks hit in the first two innings, giving them an early 6-0 lead. The homer was his 11th of the season and seventh in the last 15 games. During that stretch, the 33-year-old outfielder slashed .459/.487/1.135 with 11 extra-base hits, 17 RBI and 13 runs scored.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers take on the Diamondbacks in first of 4-game series

The Milwaukee Brewers host the Arizona Diamondbacks to begin a four-game series

SEPTEMBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Carroll homers twice and Rodriguez strikes out 11 in Diamondbacks' 9-4 victory over the Rockies

Corbin Carroll hit two home runs for his third multi-homer game of the year, Eduardo Rodriguez struck out a season-high 11 and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 9-...

SEPTEMBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in lineup Wednesday Grichuk (lower body) will start at designated hitter and bat third in Wednesday's game versus the Rockies.

Impact Grichuk had to be scratched from the Diamondbacks' lineup Sunday due to lower-body tightness, but he's been available off the bench the last two days and is starting Wednesday's game as the Rockies send southpaw Austin Gomber to the bump. The righty-hitting Grichuk is slashing .305/.370/.494 against lefties this season.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Available Monday Grichuk (lower body) is expected to be available off the bench for Monday's game against the Rockies, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Grichuk was scratched from Sunday's starting lineup due to lower-body tightness, but he felt good enough to pinch hit later in the game and should be available in a similar capacity Monday if needed. The D-Backs are considering the outfielder day-to-day until further notice.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from Sunday's lineup Grichuk was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers due to lower-body tightness, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Grichuk was scheduled to start in left field and bat third, but the back issue will instead keep him out of the lineup. The veteran outfielder is expected to be available off the bench, so it doesn't appear to be a serious injury. Pavin Smith is instead starting in left field for Arizona.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Three RBI off bench Grichuk went 2-for-2 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 15-8 loss to the Brewers.

Impact Grichuk entered the game as a defensive replacement after the Brewers established a 13-0 lead. He was able to provide a bit of a spark for Arizona, but it was far too late to make a difference. Grichuk has four multi-hit efforts, five homers and 13 RBI over 11 games in September despite filling a part-time role. He's at a .285/.341/.502 slash line with 10 homers, 40 RBI, 35 runs scored and no stolen bases over 258 plate appearances this year.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers play the Diamondbacks leading series 1-0

The Milwaukee Brewers lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks

SEPTEMBER 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers early in win Grichuk went 2-for-5 with a double, a home run and three RBI in Wednesday's 14-4 win over Texas.

Impact Grichuk started against a left-hander and showed immediately why he was in the lineup. His two-run homer in the first inning was the third of three consecutive extra-base hits for Arizona. Grichuk later capped the scoring with a run-producing double in the eighth, the last of the Diamondbacks' 13 extra-base hits, which tied a franchise record. The 32-year-old has adjusted well to a part-time gig, posting an .821 OPS over 256 plate appearances -- the fewest PAs since his rookie year of 2014 (other than the pandemic-shortened 2020).

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Marte homers and drives in 4 runs as the Diamondbacks hit 5 HRs in a 14-4 rout of Rangers

Ketel Marte homered and had four RBIs, Eugenio Suárez hit two homers and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Texas Rangers 14-4

SEPTEMBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stuck in short-side platoon role Grichuk is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.

Impact Grichuk started in left field in each of the last three games, with the Diamondbacks facing left-handed starting pitchers on all occasions. He's been on the bench, however, for each of the Diamondbacks' three matchups with right-handed pitchers since Lourdes Gurriel (calf) landed on the injured list Tuesday. Grichuk looks as though he'll be ticketed for the short side of a platoon in left field with Pavin Smith until Gurriel returns from the IL.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Two homers Tuesday Grichuk went 3-for-5 with two homers, three RBI and three runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Giants.

Impact Grichuk is making a case for manager Torey Lovullo to keep him in the lineup even against righties with Lourdes Gurriel (calf) landing on the 10-day injured list Tuesday. Over his last five games, Grichuk is 9-for-15 with four homers and nine RBI while raising his OPS nearly 100 points from .735 to .828. Tuesday's effort was his first multi-homer game since Sept. 6, 2022 and he's doubled his season home run total over this mini hot stretch. For the year, Grichuk is slashing .284/.342/.486 with 26 extra-base hits, 34 RBI, 32 runs and a 17:41 BB:K in 240 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Grichuk belts two homers as Diamondbacks beat Giants Randal Grichuk hit two home runs, Ryne Nelson pitched effectively into the seventh inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks opened a key three-ga...

SEPTEMBER 4 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Randal Grichuk homers twice as Diamondbacks hold off Giants 8-7

Randal Grichuk hit a two-run homer in the first and a solo drive in the fifth to move within one of 300 for his career, and the Arizona Diamondbacks held off the San Francisco Gian...

SEPTEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Muscles up in win Grichuk went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run, a double, an additional RBI and three total runs scored in Sunday's 14-3 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Grichuk was one of six Diamondbacks with multiple hits, but he was the only one to log three hits in the game. His homer capped off an eight-run second inning, and he tacked on an RBI single in the eighth. The veteran outfielder hit a paltry .243 over 16 games in last month, but three of his six homers this year have come since the start of August. He's now at a .274/.330/.453 slash line with 31 RBI, 28 runs scored, 16 doubles, two triples and no stolen bases over 233 plate appearances while filling a short-side platoon role.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Grichuk hits 3-run homer, Diamondbacks jump on Dodgers early in 14-3 win

Randal Grichuk hit a three-run homer in Arizona’s eight-run second inning, Brandon Pfaadt struck out 10 and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Los Angeles Dodgers 14-3

SEPTEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers in loss Grichuk went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Mets.

Impact Grichuk gave the Diamondbacks a 2-1 lead in the third inning with his fifth homer of the season. He earlier singled to snap a hitless run of 12 at-bats. Grichuk has been a reliable platoon bat, posting a .289/.359/.422 line against left-handers.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Batting second Thursday Grichuk will serve as Arizona's designated hitter and No. 2 batter in Thursday's game against the Mets.

Impact Grichuk will crack the lineup for the second time in the series, with both starting assignments coming while the Mets have sent left-handers to the mound. The 33-year-old continues to fill a short-side platoon role for the Diamondbacks, either as a replacement at DH for Joc Pederson or in the outfield for Corbin Carroll or Jake McCarthy when Arizona faces southpaws.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno leaves game against Guardians with left groin injury

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno left a against against the Cleveland Guardians with a left groin injury

AUGUST 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS