RANDAL GRICHUK NEWS

How Mike Trout and Randal Grichuk's memorable 2009 draft day came full circle with Angels The outfielder the Angels selected right before taking Trout in the 2009 MLB Draft is a member of the Angels' organization once again.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Grichuk has RBI single to key Angels' three-run 10th in 8-5 win over Mariners

Randal Grichuk drove in the go-ahead run with an RBI single in the top of the 11th inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Seattle Mariners 8-5

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Smacks two-run homer Grichuk went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Guardians.

Impact Grichuk has hit safely in seven straight games, going 8-for-27 (.296) in that span. The outfielder is up to 14 homers on the year, including six in 37 games with the Angels since he was traded from the Rockies, though he's hit just .197 with his new team. For the year, he's at a .269/.323/.457 slash line with 39 RBI, 54 runs scored and two stolen bases through 101 contests.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Randal Grichuk delivers walk-off RBI, Angels score twice in the 9th to beat Cleveland 3-2

Kyren Paris tied it with his first career RBI before Randal Grichuk delivered a walk-off single, and the Los Angeles Angels snapped their six-game skid with a 3-2 comeback victory...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Placed back on waivers Grichuk was placed back on waivers by the Angels on Wednesday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Impact Grichuk passed through waivers unclaimed in late August, and wouldn't be eligible for any postseason roster this time around, but the Angels will again try to get some salary relief on what remains of his $10.3 million figure for 2023. The 32-year-old outfielder has slashed .266/.321/.451 with 13 homers and 36 RBI in 97 games (389 plate appearances) this season between Colorado and Anaheim.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep in loss Grichuk went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a loss to Baltimore on Monday.

Impact Grichuk drew the Angels to within a run with his fourth-inning solo shot, though that's as close as his team was able to get. The long ball was his first since Los Angeles put him on waivers at the end of August. Grichuk wasn't claimed by any team and thus remained with the Angels, and he's gone 3-for-11 with four strikeouts and Monday's homer since.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Staying put after clearing waivers Grichuk cleared waivers and will remain with the Angels, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Out of the six players the Angels placed on waivers earlier this week, only Grichuk went unclaimed. While they could still technically outright him and give the outfielder the option to elect free agency, it seems unlikely since they're going to be responsible for the remainder of his 2023 salary, anyway. Grichuk has just a .567 OPS in 28 games since the Angels acquired him via trade from the Rockies.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Big game in Philadelphia Grichuk went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a solo home run and a total of four runs scored in Tuesday's 12-7 loss against Philadelphia.

Impact The same day he was waived by the Angels, Grichuk busted out of his slump in a big way, recording a pair of doubles and launching a solo home run. The 32-year-old outfielder is expected to be claimed off waivers, though the destination of his next team is yet to be determined.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Angels reportedly place Lucas Giolito, 5 others on waivers to clear salary

The Angels are placing six players on waivers, including four they acquired at the trade deadline, in hopes of clearing salary.

AUGUST 29, 2023

Waived by Angels The Angels placed Grichuk on waivers Tuesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Grichuk has slashed just .140/.190/.280 in 100 plate appearances since being traded from Colorado ahead of the trade deadline. He will join Hunter Renfroe, Lucas Giolito, Reynaldo Lopez and Matt Moore on the waiver wire as the Angels attempt to dump some salary off their payroll.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cranks homer No. 11 Grichuk went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and one run scored in Tuesday's loss to the Rangers.

Impact Despite owning a .284/.338/.467 slash line leading up to Tuesday's contest, Grichuk had gone 1-for-19 during his last six appearances. However, he burst out of the slump with a two-run home run off Chris Stratton in the ninth and notched his first multi-hit effort since Aug. 1 (13 games).

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lifts solo shot Grichuk went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Mariners.

Impact Grichuk has gone 6-for-22 (.273) with a pair of solo shots and a 1:9 BB:K over six games since he was traded from the Rockies to the Angels. The good news is that he's retained steady playing time -- the Angels have preferred an outfield of Grichuk, Mickey Moniak and Hunter Renfroe from left to right, a trio they've deployed in five of those contests. Through 70 games this season, Grichuk has a .305/.360/.500 slash line with 10 homers, 29 RBI, 42 runs scored and two stolen bases.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grading 5 of the most active teams at the 2023 MLB trade deadline

As the dust settles around the 2023 MLB trade deadline, Ben Verlander grades five of the most active buyers — including the one that traded...

AUGUST 3, 2023

Homers in Angels debut Grichuk went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 4-1 victory over Atlanta on Monday.

Impact After being acquired from Colorado in a trade Sunday, Grichuk made his Angels debut as the team's starting left fielder Monday. The veteran quickly made an impact, slugging a solo shot in the fourth inning to give Los Angeles a two-run lead. Grichuk hit well while with the Rockies this season, slashing .308/.365/.496 with eight homers, 27 RBI, 40 runs and two stolen bases over 64 games. He'll likely have a near-everyday role with Angels for the time being, though the eventual return of Mike Trout (wrist) may cut into his playing time.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Randal Grichuk, Mike Trout reunite 14 years after Angels drafted them with consecutive picks The outfielder the Angels selected right before taking Mike Trout in the 2009 MLB Draft is a member of the Angels' organization once again.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rockies trade C.J. Cron and Randal Grichuk to Angels for pitching prospects The Rockies have followed through on their pledge to add much-needed pitching depth.

JULY 31, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM

Traded to Halos Grichuk and C.J. Cron were traded from the Rockies to the Angels on Sunday in exchange for Jake Madden and Mason Albright, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Grichuk has hit the ball well since making his season debut in late April, and he's slashed .312/.367/.502 with eight homers, 40 runs, 27 RBI and two steals over 67 games. While Mike Trout (hand/wrist) has been progressing in his recovery recently, his return doesn't appear to be imminent, and Grichuk should have an opportunity to see regular playing time in the outfield in his absence.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bright spot in Saturday's loss Grichuk went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 11-3 loss to the Athletics.

Impact Grichuk was once again a positive for the Rockies despite the lopsided loss. While he missed a week with a groin injury just after the All-Star break, the outfielder hasn't slowed down since returning, going 13-for-34 (.382) with three homers over his last eight contests. For the season, he's up to a .312/.367/.502 slash line with eight long balls, 27 RBI, 40 runs scored and two stolen bases through 63 games. Grichuk's strong hitting of late has earned him the starting role in right field with Kris Bryant (finger) out.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fifth homer of July Grichuk went 1-for-5 with a solo home run Friday against the Athletics.

Impact Grichuk took JP Sears deep in the fourth inning for his seventh home run of the season, five of which have come in July. He's also maintained a .340 batting average with eight RBI and 12 runs scored across 14 games in the month. Grichuk has moved up in the order of late as a result of his strong performance, hitting third or fourth in each of the team's last four contests.

JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits clutch homer Grichuk went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Marlins.

Impact Grichuk hit a game-tying solo homer off A.J. Puk in the ninth inning, his sixth of the season and fourth in July. The outing marked his fourth multi-hit performance in his last nine games, a stretch in which Grichuk has gone 12-for-31 (.387) with eight runs scored and six RBI.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nolan Jones, Randal Grichuk help Rockies rally past reeling Marlins Rookie Nolan Jones belted a three-run homer and Randal Grichuk chopped the go-ahead single in the ninth inning, leading the visiting Colorad...

JULY 22, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Grichuk's go-ahead RBI single in the ninth rallies Rockies past Marlins 4-3

Randal Grichuk hit a go-ahead RBI single in the ninth to rally the Colorado Rockies past the Miami Marlins 4-3 Saturday afternoon

JULY 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to action Grichuk (groin) is in the designated hitter spot and batting sixth in his return to the lineup Friday in Miami.

Impact It will be just his second game so far since the All-Star break, as he's dealt with a groin. It's not clear whether Grichuk is ready to play the outfield yet, but he's feeling well enough to at least serve as the DH.

JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Grichuk (groin) is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus Houston.

Impact Grichuk will miss another contest as he continues to nurse a groin issue. Brenton Doyle will draw the start in center field and bat ninth in the series finale with the Astros.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out due to groin issue Grichuk is out of the lineup Tuesday due to a groin issue, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact This update helps to explain why Grichuk has appeared in only one game since the All-Star break, but he was spotted running the bases Tuesday afternoon in Colorado and should be able to return to action soon. Brenton Doyle will cover center field and bat ninth for the Rockies on Tuesday night against the visiting Astros.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE