VAUGHN GRISSOM NEWS

Favorite for second base job Grissom is the "nominal favorite" to open next season as the Red Sox' starting second baseman, Sean McAdam of MassLive.com reports.

Impact David Hamilton was Boston's primary second baseman in the second half in 2024 before a fractured finger ended his season in late August. While Hamilton will also be in the running for the starting gig at the keystone in 2025, it sounds like the Red Sox want to give Grissom another look. Grissom slashed only .190/.246/.219 over 31 games with the big club in 2024 while battling numerous injuries, but he closed out the year strong at Triple-A Worcester and will turn just 24 this month. While Grissom might have a slight leg up at second base right now, it's also possible the Red Sox acquire help from outside the organization.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Grissom has RBI double to help Red Sox beat Rays 3-1

Vaughn Grissom had an RBI double and scored a run to help Boston beat Tampa Bay 3-1 in the teams’ season finales, earning the Red Sox third place ahead of the Rays in the AL East

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Three-hit night in loss Grissom went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Friday's 2-1 loss to Tampa Bay.

Impact Grissom, who started for the fourth time in the last five games, is 7-for-18 (.389) with a double, two RBI and two steals since being called up last week. It was a rough year for the 23-year-old, whose spring training groin/hamstring injury lingered for months. A positive finish to the season, including a productive stint at Triple-A Worcester, should put him in line to be Boston's starter at second base in 2025.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting after three straight starts Grissom is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Grissom had started each of the last three games at second base, going 4-for-11 with a walk, a double, two stolen bases, two RBI and one run. The Red Sox could rotate a number of players at second base down the stretch, including Ceddanne Rafaela. Though Rafaela made each of his last five starts in center field, he may end up seeing more time at the keystone at Grissom's expense now that Tyler O'Neill has been cleared to play the outfield Wednesday after recently being held out of the lineup or limited to designated-hitter duties due to a back issue. Rafaela will join Grissom on the bench Wednesday, however, as Enmanuel Valdez gets the nod at second base.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes second bag Grissom went 3-for-4 with a walk, a double, a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Blue Jays.

Impact The 23-year-old is getting a shot at regular playing time over the final week of the season, and Grissom took advantage of the opportunity Tuesday. In four appearances since his return to the majors, including three straight starts at second base, he's gone 4-for-12 with one run, two RBI and both his steals on the year. Grissom has had a tough 2024 campaign, but he could still head into spring training next year as the favorite to start at the keystone.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records RBI in win Grissom started at second base and went 0-for-3 with an RBI in Monday's 4-1 win over Toronto.

Impact Grissom knocked in Boston's first run with a sacrifice fly in the second inning. It was his first RBI since rejoining the Red Sox late last week. He's been in the lineup three consecutive days, including the nightcap Sunday's doubleheader, and should get plenty of opportunities at second base over the final week of the regular season. The position, which he had been expected to fill prior to injuries flaring up in spring training, has been a revolving door for Boston in 2024. Grissom is looking to build off a month of sustained success at Triple-A Worcester, for whom he batted .366/.489/.549 with 18 walks, four home runs, 18 RBI and 17 runs scored over 21 games before his elevation to the majors.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vaughn Grissom's sac fly | 09/23/2024 Vaughn Grissom lifts a sacrifice fly to left field, giving the Red Sox a 1-0 lead in the top of the 2nd inning

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • MLB.COM

In final week of season, Vaughn Grissom getting another chance with Red Sox Vaughn Grissom's first season in Boston has been highly disappointing. But as the season heads into the final week, he's getting an opportun...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • MASSLIVE.COM

Recalled from Worcester The Red Sox recalled Grissom from Triple-A Worcester on Friday.

Impact Grissom will take the spot on the 28-man roster vacated by Rob Refsnyder, who was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right forearm strain. Since being optioned to Worcester on Aug. 8 after being reinstated from the IL, Grissom has slashed .269/.407/.417 with five home runs and 24 RBI across 137 minor-league plate appearances. In the majors, he's slashing .148/.207/.160 with three RBI over 87 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vaughn Grissom on his difficult 2024 season: 'At the end of the day, I think I'm better for it' Grissom, who was acquired for Chris Sale in December, is hitting the best he has all year after dealing with a disappointing, injury-riddled...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • MASSLIVE.COM

Activated, optioned to Triple-A The Red Sox reinstated Grissom (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Thursday and optioned him to Triple-A Worcester, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Grissom has taken a massive step back at the plate in the big leagues this year, slashing just .148/.207/.160 with three RBI in 87 plate appearances. He's begun to rediscover his swing while on a rehab assignment with Worcester, tallying a hit in nine of his last 10 games, but the Red Sox will keep him stashed away in the minors now that he's fully recovered from his right hamstring strain.

AUGUST 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox face Vaughn Grissom decision: 'Keep playing' at AAA or join big league team Thursday marks an important date on Vaughn Grissom’s rehab calendar — but it’s far from a sure thing that the second baseman will join the R...

AUGUST 7, 2024 • MASSLIVE.COM

To date, the Chris Sale-Vaughn Grissom trade has been a bust for Red Sox, but injuries have a lot to do with that - The Boston Globe Sale is a Cy Young favorite with the Braves, while Grissom has played just 23 games. But the second baseman still could help down the stretc...

AUGUST 2, 2024 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Could be optioned after rehab The Red Sox are considering optioning Grissom (hamstring) to Triple-A Worcester following the conclusion of his rehab assignment, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Grissom has to be activated by Aug. 9, but it sounds like he might remain at Worcester at that time rather than rejoin the major-league club. The 23-year-old has slashed a woeful .148/.207/.160 in 23 contests with the Red Sox this season and is hitting just .231/.333/.269 so far in seven rehab games.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could be optioned after rehab The Red Sox are considering optioning Grissom (hamstring) to Triple-A Worcester following the conclusion of his minor-league rehab assignment, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports...

Impact Grissom has to be reinstated from the 10-day injured list by Aug. 9, but the Red Sox may be inclined to leave him at Worcester at that time rather than clearing a spot for him on the 26-man active roster. The 23-year-old has slashed a woeful .148/.207/.160 in 23 contests with the Red Sox this season and is hitting just .231/.333/.269 so far in seven rehab games with Worcester.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Productive rehab start Grissom (hamstring) started at second base and went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI in a rehab game for Triple-A Worcester on Sunday.

Impact Grissom played six innings in the field before being removed. He began his rehab assignment Saturday, serving as the designated hitter and going hitless in two at-bats with two walks and a stolen base. The Red Sox believe Grissom's stay on the assignment could be close to the maximum 20 days allowed.

JULY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

How Red Sox's Vaughn Grissom Performed To Start Rehab Stint The Red Sox have been patient with Vaughn Grissom this season and he's on the road to returning as he began a rehab stint Saturday.

JULY 21, 2024 • NESN.COM

As Vaughn Grissom begins rehab assignment, road back to Boston could be long one Vaughn Grissom began a rehab assignment with Worcester Saturday and there's a feeling that it could be some time before he rejoins the paren...

JULY 21, 2024 • MASSLIVE.COM

Rehab starting Saturday Grissom (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Worcester on Saturday, MLB.com reports.

Impact If there a no setbacks, Grissom should be positioned to return at some point during August. He's missed a lot of time due to various leg injuries and may require close to the maximum 20 days allowed on a rehab assignment.

JULY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to Worcester Grissom (hamstring) will report to Triple-A Worcester during the All-Star break, Peter Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Grissom made progress over the previous week, building strength in both hamstrings to the point where the Red Sox mapped out a rehab plan. The infielder will have a few days of workouts before beginning a rehab assignment.

JULY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Team planning rehab Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Wednesday the team hopes to start planning a minor-league rehab assignment for Grissom (hamstring) toward the end of the week, MLB.com reports.

Impact Grissom has been building strength in both hamstrings and appears to have turned a corner in his recovery. Cora believes Grissom's issues may be related to his winter preparation, which was different compared to previous offseasons.

JULY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vaughn Grissom on 'tough' first impression with Red Sox: 'I'm here for a reason' Vaughn Grissom has missed more than 60 games due to hamstring injuries so far this year — and hit just .148 during the month he did play. Th...

JULY 11, 2024 • MASSLIVE.COM

Building strength in hamstrings Grissom is trying to regain strength in both hamstrings before the team maps out a plan for his return, MLB.com reports.

Impact Grissom has been running the bases and moving better, per manager Alex Cora, but a rehab assignment is not imminent. He had been expected to be Boston's primary second baseman, but Grissom may not be guaranteed that role when he's ready. The Red Sox have been getting by with lefty hitters David Hamilton and Enmanuel Valdez for now.

JULY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready for rehab assignment Grissom has been cleared for a running program and is making progress in his recovery from a right hamstring strain, but the Red Sox haven't yet cleared him to head out on a minor-...

Impact Though Grissom seems to be trending in a positive direction as he works his way back from the hamstring strain that sent him to the injured list June 2, he looks to be at least a week away from seeing game action in the minors. Once he's ready to return from the IL, Grissom may not have a regular role waiting for him with the big club, as Enmanuel Valdez has found success as a strong-side platoon player at second base following his call-up from Triple-A Worcester on May 29. Rather than having Grissom displace Valdez as the team's starter or have him occupy the short side of a platoon, the Red Sox may prefer to option Grissom to Worcester upon activating him so that he can receive regular reps.

JUNE 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox place Vaughn Grissom, Romy Gonzalez on IL The Boston Red Sox placed second baseman Vaughn Grissom and infielder/outfielder Romy Gonzalez on the 10-day injured list on Sunday because...

JUNE 2, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM