Well… no one saw that coming. The Yankees issued a qualifying offer to Trent Grisham, and it just changed everything about the offseason.

Adam Weinrib and Thomas Carranante break down why this move might mean two very different things — and what it reveals about the Yankees’ outfield, their Bellinger pursuit, and their confidence in Aaron Judge’s durability.

Discussion points:

⚾ Why the Yankees’ surprise QO could either mean they’re out on Bellinger or prepping for a pick swap

⚾ Could this move make Domínguez or Spencer Jones trade bait in a Kwan or ace package?

⚾ Does this quietly confirm Judge might not be an everyday right fielder anymore?

⚾ Wild card option notes: Pete Fairbanks, Max Muncy, Munetaka Murakami

⚾ Plus: Yankees reportedly favorites for Imai, and a wild Luis Ortiz/Emmanuel Clase update 👀

⚾ GM Meetings incoming — what will Cashman be angry and wrong about this time?

💬 Comment below: Was this smart strategy or peak Yankees overthinking?

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