DECEMBER 4 • SI.COM
JORDAN GROSHANS
Former Blue Jays Top Prospect Jordan Groshans Inks Minor League Deal With Royals Jordan Groshans, who was the Blue Jays' first round pick in 2018 and made his MLB debut with the Marlins in 2022, is looking to latch on wit...
Latches on with KC Groshans signed a minor-league contract with the Royals on Tuesday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Impact Most of Groshans' time last season was spent in Double-A, where he slashed .237/.313/.318 across 320 plate appearances between the Yankees' and Athletics' affiliates. He could potentially receive a bump to Triple-A upon joining the Royals, though major-league at-bats are likely out of the question for the 25-year-old.
DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Headed to Oakland Groshans was traded by the Yankees to the Athletics in exchange for J.D. Davis and cash considerations.
Impact After beginning the season with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre, Groshans was moved to Double-A Somerset, where he was slashing .234/.302/.316 with eight RBI over 121 plate appearances before the trade. The 23-year-old Groshans hasn't seen major-league actuion since 2022 with the Marlins, and he will look to get back to The Show with the Athletics.
JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE
Yankees claim INF Jordan Groshans off waivers from Marlins The New York Yankees claimed former first-round draft pick Jordan Groshans off waivers from the Miami Marlins on Tuesday.New York designated...
FEBRUARY 13 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Sent to minors The Marlins optioned Groshans (shoulder) to Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Groshans' bid for a spot on the Marlins' Opening Day roster may have been derailed by a left shoulder injury that sidelined him for two weeks earlier this month, but he returned to Grapefruit League action Friday and Saturday, going 0-for-2 between those games while also seeing some time in the field at third base. He'll ultimately head to Triple-A to continue playing on an everyday basis, but Groshans could be first in line for a promotion if the Marlins are without one of their regulars in the infield for any period of time this season.
MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takes live BP on Tuesday Groshans (shoulder) took batting practice Tuesday morning in Marlins camp, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact It's another step in the right direction for Groshans, who banged up his left shoulder earlier this month in a Grapefruit League game. The 23-year-old will seemingly be ready for the beginning of the season at Triple-A Jacksonville.
MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Shoulder feeling better Groshans reported improvement with his ailing left shoulder Sunday, according to MLB.com.
Impact Groshans' shoulder was banged up after he made a pair of diving plays on Friday, but it sounds like he's going to be fine. The infielder should be ready to return to Grapefruit League play later this week.
MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Battling sore shoulder Groshans is dealing with a sore shoulder, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Impact Groshans made a pair of diving plays Friday and visited a doctor about his shoulder the next day. While that may not bode well, a specific diagnosis beyond "soreness" has yet to emerge. Groshans could win a bench spot this spring after appearing in 17 big-league games last season, though the recent addition of Yuli Gurriel could hurt his chances.
MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Getting work at first base Groshans has been getting regular work at first base during Grapefruit League games to begin spring training, improving his odds of breaking camp on the 26-man roster, Jordan McPhe...
Impact The Marlins don't have an established backup to Garrett Cooper at first base, so if Groshans shows he can handle the position, he could work his way into a bench role to begin the season. The 23-year-old's prospect status has dimmed the last couple of years as his projected power has never materialized, but after being acquired from the Blue Jays at the trade deadline last year, he batted a solid .262 through his first 17 big-league games. Groshans came up through Toronto's system as a shortstop, and he could wind up filling a multi-position utility role in Miami.
MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Moves into utility role Groshans is out of the lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Impact Groshans started in six of the Marlins' past seven games at third base and went 6-for-23 with no extra-base hits, one walk and three runs. Now that Joey Wendle is healthy again to close out the season, Groshans may handle more of a utility role during the Marlins' three-game series with Atlanta.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Saturday Groshans isn't starting Saturday against the Nationals, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Groshans started the last four games and went 3-for-14 with a run, an RBI, a walk and a strikeout. Jon Berti will take over at the hot corner and lead off Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Groshans' 1st career HR sets off must-see celebration MIAMI -- As kids in the Houston metropolitan area, Jordan Groshans \-\- the Marlins' No. 12 prospect \-\- and his older brother, Jaxx, spent...
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • MLB.COM
Smacks first career homer Groshans went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Thursday against the Phillies.
Impact Groshans took Noah Syndergaard yard in the third inning to record his first career big-league home run. In addition to a career milestone, Groshans' power production is notable as he had managed only 18 extra-base hits across 412 plate appearances at Triple-A this season. In a very small big-league sample, Groshans has collected four hits in his first 10 plate appearances.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
First three career hits Groshans went 3-for-3 in Wednesday's 6-1 loss against the Phillies.
Impact After going hitless in three at-bats in his career debut Tuesday, Groshans turned things around with a three-hit effort Wednesday. The rookie peppered his hits across the outfield, which is in line with his approach in Triple-A this season where he hit more balls the other way than he did to the pull side. The balanced approach likely contributed to his .301 average over his last 133 plate appearances in the minors and may make him a dark horse source of average down the stretch if he stays in the lineup.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
