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On YouTubeBoston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 22
Red Sox release catcher Yasmani Grandal
The Red Sox released catcher Yasmani Grandal earlier this month, reports Matt Eddy of Baseball America. Grandal stepped away from the organization back in June.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 5
Dodgers’ Former All-Star Catcher Leaning Towards Retirement
After a 13-year Major League career, two-time All-Star Yasmani Grandal has indicated he will retire from baseball. His decision to hang up his catching glove comes after leaving the Boston Red Sox Triple-A affiliate.
Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 4
Yasmani Grandal steps away from Red Sox, retirement announcement cold be next
Yasmani Grandal informed the Red Sox’s Triple-A team that he is stepping away from his minor league deal.
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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / June 4
Red Sox Catcher and Two-Time All-Star Expected to Retire After 13-Year Career
The Boston Red Sox signed 13-year veteran catcher Yasmani Grandal to a Minor League deal to help with their catcher depth within the organization. However, after appearing in just 23 games for the Red Sox Triple-A affiliate, the veteran catcher is expected to retire.
Former Dodgers Catcher Contemplating Retirement: Report
The end of the road might have arrived for former Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal. The 36-year-old catcher has reportedly been released from his minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 3
Red Sox Two-Time All-Star Granted Release, May Retire After 13-Year MLB Career
A former two-time Major League Baseball All-Star is calling it a career after a very brief stint with the Boston Red Sox. So brief, in fact, that he never appeared for the major league club.
Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / May 1
All-Star Slugger Sends Clear Message on Red Sox Future
For now, longtime MLB catcher Yasmani Grandal is staying in the minor leagues—and he’s doing so voluntarily. When the 36-year-old Grandal inked a minor-league deal with the Boston Red Sox last month, he did so knowing he could opt out on May 1.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1
Yasmani Grandal not planning to use opt-out in Red Sox deal
Veteran catcher Yasmani Grandal has a May 1 opt-out in his minor league contract with the Red Sox. He’ll pass on that chance to return to the open market and remain in the organization despite not being selected to the big league roster today, per MassLive’s Chris Cotillo.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 28
Red Sox Just Days Away From Roster Decision Involving All-Star
The Boston Red Sox are just a few days away from a decision that could have an impact at the big league level. Boston signed former All-Star catcher Yasmani Grandal to a minor league deal shortly after Connor Wong went down with an injury.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 11
Red Sox Fans May Not Have To Wait Long To See 2-Time All-Star
The Boston Red Sox recently suffered a pretty big blow as Connor Wong went down with a fracture around his pinky on his left hand. He was hit by a bat and it hasn't been announced how long he will be out for.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 10
Red Sox sign former Dodgers All-Star in free agency
The Boston Red Sox are working quickly to address their crisis at the catcher position.
MLB News / Last Word On Sports / April 10
Veteran Catcher Grandal Signs Minor League Deal with Red Sox
Free agent veteran catcher Yasmani Grandal signed a minor league deal with the Boston Red Sox on Thursday, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. Grandal spent 2024 with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / April 9
Prediction Sees Cubs Sign Two-Time All-Star Catcher
The Chicago Cubs seem set at the catcher's position with Miguel Amaya and Carson Kelly. Still, it never hurts to add depth, especially since injuries will likely happen during a 162-game season.
Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / March 11
Atlanta Braves’ Pursuit of Yasmani Grandal: The Deal That Never Was
The Atlanta Braves, in their quest to shore up their catching depth, reportedly made a play for veteran backstop Yasmani Grandal. But according to reporter Francys Romero, that offer—made “about a month ago”—was ultimately rejected by Grandal, who remains one of the more notable free agents still available on the market.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 10
Free-agent catcher reportedly turned down past offer from Braves
According to reporter Francys Romero, the Braves made an offer to free agent catcher Yasmani Grandal “about a month ago.” Needless to say, Grandal, who remains unsigned, turned down the proposed deal.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 10
Profiling two-time All-Star catcher Yasmani Grandal amid extended stay on free-agent market
One intriguing guy still available is Yasmani Grandal. His numbers were rough in 2022 and 2023, but there are some ways in which last year was a bounce-back.
MLB News / Fastball on SI / December 6, 2024
Former Disappointing Chicago White Sox Catcher Yasmani Grandal Drawing Free Agent Interest
Free agent catcher Yasmani Grandal is reportedly drawing real interest on the free agent market this offseason. Per Cuban Baseball Insider Francys Romero: More than 5 MLB teams are interested in signing Cuban C/DH Yasmani Grandal for the 2025 season, per sources.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / May 3, 2024
Pirates activate C Yasmani Grandal from injured list
The Pittsburgh Pirates activated catcher Yasmani Grandal from the 10-day injured list on Friday. Grandal, 35, had been playing with Triple-A Indianapolis as he attempted to work his way back from left foot plantar fasciitis.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / April 18, 2024
What Will Pirates Do Once Yasmani Grandal Returns?
Yasmani Grandal is getting closer to coming off the injured list. The veteran backstop began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday night.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / April 16, 2024
Yasmani Grandal to Begin Rehab Assignment
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Yasmani Grandal will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday. Grandal, who the Pirates signed as a free agent in the offseason, has yet to appear in a game this season.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / February 18, 2024
Money No Longer Motivation for Yasmani Grandal
BRADENTON, Fla. – My first inclination is to roll my eyes when I hear anyone in professional sports say it’s not about the money. Of course, it’s about the money.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / February 13, 2024
Trick Shot Artist Yasmani Grandal Fills Pirates’ Need
It has been five years since Yasmani Grandal was selected for his second All-Star Game and made a memorable — at least to me — “trick shot.” First, the “trick shot.” It was one of the darndest things that I have seen in 36 years of covering the Pittsburgh Pirates and Major League Baseball.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / February 11, 2024
Pirates sign two-time All-Star backstop
The Pittsburgh Pirates are bringing in Yasmani Grandal, a veteran catcher who has shown a nice little bit of pop in his bat over the course of his MLB career.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 21, 2022
White Sox say benches cleared after Yankees' Josh Donaldson made 'racist comment'
The Chicago White Sox say that a "racist comment" made by Yankees designated hitter Josh Donaldson caused the benches to clear during New York's 7-5 win on Saturday.
Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / August 27, 2021
White Sox activate catcher Yasmani Grandal from IL after knee surgery
Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal has been activated from the 10-day injured list.
Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / July 7, 2021
White Sox reportedly 'confident' Yasmani Grandal will return this season despite knee surgery
Grandal suffered the injury during Monday's 6-5 loss to the Minnesota Twins. He checked his swing during a sixth-inning at-bat and hit the ground in pain.
Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / July 6, 2021
White Sox's Yasmani Grandal out four to six weeks with torn knee tendon
It was a bit of bad news for the Central-leading White Sox.
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