RANDAL GRICHUK NEWS

Judge HRs twice, Yankees beat Jays 6-2 to extend WC lead

Aaron Judge hit two of New York’s five home runs and the Yankees extended their AL wild-card lead by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 6-2

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Losing grip on everyday role Grichuk is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Grichuk will take a seat against a right-handed starting pitcher (Gerrit Cole) for the second time in as many days, an indication the Blue Jays no longer view him as an everyday player. With manager Charlie Montoyo becoming more comfortable of late in deploying George Springer in center field, Teoscar Hernandez, Lourdes Gurriel and Corey Dickerson are expected to fill out the two corner-outfield spots and designated hitter in most games against right-handed pitchers. Grichuk should still replace the lefty-hitting Dickerson when the Blue Jays face southpaws.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stanton HRs as Yankees beat Jays 7-2, extend wild card lead

Giancarlo Stanton hit a three-run home run, Aaron Judge homered and drove in two runs and the New York Yankees extended their lead atop the AL wild card standings by beating the To...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Day off Tuesday Grichuk is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Grichuk has gone 2-for-21 at the plate over his last seven games. George Springer starts in center field Tuesday, with Lourdes Gurriel returning from a hand injury to start in Springer's usual spot as the designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Buxton's homer spoils Berríos' return; Twins beat Jays 3-1

Byron Buxton’s two-run homer spoiled José Berríos’ return to Minnesota and dealt a blow to Toronto's playoff hopes as the Twins beat the Blue Jays 3-1

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Riding pine Friday Grichuk isn't starting Friday's game against the Twins.

Impact Grichuk went 1-for-4 with a strikeout in Thursday's series opener, but he'll head to the bench for the third time in the last four games. George Springer will start in center field while Alejandro Kirk serves as the designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Twins bump Blue Jays back in wild card race, as Gurriel hurt

The Minnesota Twins beat Toronto 7-2 to bump the Blue Jays back in the AL wild-card race

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench again Grichuk is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.

Impact Grichuk will be on the bench for the second day in a row while manager Charlie Montoyo hands a start to his third different center fielder (Jarrod Dyson) in as many games. At least for the time being, Grichuk appears to be the Blue Jays' preferred option at the position ahead of Corey Dickerson and Dyson.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Tuesday Grichuk isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Rays.

Impact Grichuk has gone hitless with two strikeouts in his last nine at-bats, and he continues to alternate starts. Corey Dickerson will start in center field and bat seventh.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Sunday's lineup Grichuk is not in the lineup Sunday against the Twins.

Impact Grichuk went 0-for-4 on Saturday and will head to the bench for the second time in the past three games. Corey Dickerson will man center field Sunday for Toronto.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Friday Grichuk is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Twins.

Impact He'll retreat to the bench after going 0-for-3 in Wednesday's win over Tampa Bay. Corey Dickerson draws the start in center field and will bat sixth against right-hander Michael Pineda.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Randal Grichuk's diving catch ' 09/15/2021 Randal Grichuk races in and makes a tremendous diving catch to rob Mike Zunino in the 7th inning

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • MLB.COM

Another three-hit effort Grichuk went 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Monday's 8-1 win over the Rays.

Impact That's now back-to-back three-hit performances by Grichuk, pushing his slash line in September to .419/.472/.613 through 13 contests. The entire Toronto offense seems to be locked in all at once as the team pushes for a playoff spot, making even lesser names like Grichuk must-starts in most fantasy formats.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Randal Grichuk's RBI double ' 09/13/2021 Randal Grichuk pulls an RBI double to left field, scoring Alejandro Kirk to extend the Blue Jays' lead to 2-0 in the bottom of the 4th

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • MLB.COM

Three hits in big win Grichuk went 3-for-6 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 22-7 win over Baltimore.

Impact Grichuk was one of six Blue Jays batters to record multiple hits in the blowout contest. He's gone 10-for-27 (.370) with a home run, four RBI and five runs scored through 12 games in September despite only seeing a part-time role. For the year, the outfielder owns a .247/.289/.437 slash line with 22 homers, 80 RBI, 58 runs scored and 23 doubles.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back on bench Friday Grichuk is not starting Friday's game against the Orioles.

Impact The outfielder will return to the bench for the fourth time in five games despite going 2-for-5 with a solo homer during Thursday's win over the Yankees. Jarrod Dyson starts in center field Friday as George Springer (knee) returns to the lineup as the DH.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto Blue Jays "mop" the New York Yankees in this week's MLB Good Times

The scorching-hot Blue Jays, finally putting it all together, are this week's must-watch baseball fun, Jake Mintz writes.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Clubs 22nd homer Grichuk went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Yankees.

Impact The outfielder entered Thursday batting just .176 in 34 games since the start of August, with only one multi-hit effort in that span. Grichuk made his biggest contribution with a solo shot in the fifth inning. While he has a respectable .241/.282/.434 slash line with 22 homers, 79 RBI, 55 runs scored and 22 doubles in 500 plate appearances this year, his recent extended slump has cost him playing time. Grichuk will likely work the short side of a platoon with Corey Dickerson in center field going forward.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jays beat Yanks for 8th straight, 1/2 game back in wild card

Bo Bichette thumped a leadoff homer in the first inning and singled in the tiebreaking run in the seventh, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his 42nd homer, and the Toronto Blue Jays held...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Randal Grichuk's solo home run ' 09/09/2021 Randal Grichuk sends a solo home run to left field in the top of the 5th inning, giving the Blue Jays a 2-0 lead

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • MLB.COM

Still not starting Grichuk remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Grichuk has lost out on playing time recently and will remain out of the lineup for a third consecutive game. He's appeared as a pinch hitter in each of the last two contests, but Corey Dickerson will start in center field and lead off.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Grichuk isn't starting Tuesday against the Yankees.

Impact Grichuk has hit just .172 since the start of August, and he'll be out of the lineup for the fifth time in the last eight games. Corey Dickerson will start in center field and lead off.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back on bench Grichuk will sit Monday against the Yankees.

Impact Grichuk has now found himself on the bench four times in the Blue Jays' last seven game, suggesting that he's moved into a timeshare in the outfield in light of his ongoing struggles at the plate. Corey Dickerson will make another start in center field Monday.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ray fans 10, Blue Jays finish 3-game sweep of struggling A's

Robbie Ray struck out 10 while pitching one-hit ball into the seventh inning, Marcus Semien hit his 35th home run and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Oakland Athletics 8-0 to comple...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Randal Grichuk's RBI double ' 09/05/2021 Randal Grichuk pads the Blue Jays' lead with an RBI double to left-center field in the bottom of the 2nd

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • MLB.COM