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Fails to make Opening Day roster The Red Sox optioned Grissom to Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Grissom had seemingly fallen to third in line behind Kristian Campbell and David Hamilton in the second base competition, so it's not a surprise he's being cut from big-league camp. The 24-year-old has batted just .176 with a .535 OPS in 13 contests this spring.

MARCH 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Losing out at 2B? Grissom may be behind David Hamilton in the battle for the starting second base job, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Red Sox manager Alex Cora is expected to name his starter at second base soon, but it looks like both Grissom (.176 average, .535 OPS) and Kristian Campbell (15 strikeouts in 36 Cactus League at-bats) appear to be losing out to Hamilton. The speedy Hamilton (.812 OPS, five steals) is out-hitting both competitors, and Cora's comments suggest he's more of a known commodity. The manager also noted Hamilton's improvement at the dish in 2024. The lone caveat here is if Rafael Devers eventually takes over at third base, which would likely mean Alex Bregman plays the keystone.

MARCH 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox Youngster Named as Trade Candidate Heading Into Season Vaughn Grissom may not be an everyday starter for the Boston Red Sox, which is why he was named as a potential trade candidate.

MARCH 17, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Heating up Grissom went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI in Friday's spring game against the Marlins.

Impact After going 1-for-13 to start Grapefruit League competition, Grissom has hit in three straight, going 4-for-9 with two walks, two doubles and two RBI. He opened spring training as one of a group competing for the starting job at second base. One of those competitors, Kristian Campbell, has recently received more playing time (and practice time) in the outfield, leaving Grissom and David Hamilton to patrol the keystone. The elephant in the room is how Red Sox manager Alex Cora deploys third baseman Rafael Devers (shoulder) and Alex Bregman. Devers is expected to begin playing spring games this week as the designated hitter while Bregman continues on at third base. If Cora eventually decides Devers will be his third baseman, that means Bregman would move to second base and limit Grissom's opportunities.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Speedy David Hamilton has brought a beefier bat to Fort Myers, offering a different dimension in the Red Sox middle infield - The Boston Globe The 27-year-old stole 33 bases over just 98 games last season, and his ability to play both second base and shortstop sets him apart from Kr...

MARCH 5, 2025 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Stacking starts at second base Grissom leads the Red Sox with six starts at second base this spring, Joe Weil of WEEI reports.

Impact Top prospect Kristian Campbell has only started once at the keystone while getting three starts in left field. Grissom is limited to second base, so it makes sense that he wouldn't be playing other positions, but if the Red Sox happen to open with Masataka Yoshida (shoulder) on the injured list, Grissom could be the Opening Day starter at second base.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Yoshida's solid spring debut adds intrigue to Red Sox roster battle FORT MYERS, Fla. -- As the Red Sox sort out their positional alignment as it pertains to Rafael Devers, Alex Bregman, Kristian Campbell and...

MARCH 2, 2025 • MLB.COM

Starts Grapefruit League opener Grissom started at second base and went 0-for-3 in Saturday's spring game against the Rays.

Impact While third base has been the hot topic at the start of spring training, it has great impact on the second base, where Grissom, Kristian Campbell and David Hamilton are competing for the starting job. Campbell came off the bench, going 0-for-1 with a walk, and made a diving snare of a line drive in the seventh inning. The second base battle becomes moot, if the Red Sox opt to leave Rafael Devers at third base and have Alex Bregman start at second base.

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Has minor-league options Boston's acquisition of Alex Bregman will impact Grissom, who has minor league options remaining, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Grissom was the early leader in the competition for the vacant job at second base, which has been in flux since Dustin Pedroia retired. The position seemingly came down to Grissom and prospect Kristian Campbell. If the Red Sox opt to move Bregman to second base, then Grissom could be optioned to Triple-A Worcester to start the 2025 season. If Bregman moves to third base and Rafael Devers to designated hitter or first base, then the Grissom/Campbell competition will be back on.

FEBRUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Adds 20 pounds of muscle Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said Tuesday that Grissom added about 20 pounds of muscle over the offseason, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Grissom appears motivated to bounce back from a lost season in 2024 that saw him play only 86 games between the majors and minors due to groin and hamstring problems. He posted just a .465 OPS with the Red Sox but did close with a .333/.370/.417 line and two steals over eight games in September. Grissom enters spring training in the mix for Boston's second-base job but will have to fend off Kristian Campbell and David Hamilton.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2025 • 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 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

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

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