Vaughn Grissom

Vaughn Grissom went 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI on Monday as the Angels dropped an 8-7 decision to the White Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Grissom hit third in the lineup for the first time in his big league career on Monday and had two hits, including a double, to continue his hot start to the season. A once promising prospect in the Braves' organization, Grissom was traded to Boston after the 2023 season for Chris Sale. His career derailed with the Red Sox as he played in just 31 games in two seasons with Boston and batted .190 at the big league level. The Angels took a chance and acquired him in a trade back in December and, since being called up, Grissom is hitting .375 (12-for-32) with four doubles, six RBI, and a 2:6 K:BB ratio in 11 games. While he won't help much in the power or speed categories, he's a decent contact hitter who hits for a solid average. Grissom is 8-for-16 with four doubles in his last four games.

The Angels activated 2B Vaughn Grissom from the 10-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Grissom will begin a fresh start with a new organization after opening the season on the injured list. He figures to be in a platoon at second base.

Angels second baseman Vaughn Grissom (hand) will begin the season on the injured list, according to manager Kurt Suzuki.

Fantasy Impact

While he won't begin the season on time, Suzuki added that Grissom is "progressing well" and "he's hitting off the tee, doing ground balls, moving around." Grissom is in his first year with the Angels after spending the entire 2025 season with Triple-A Worcester in the Red Sox organization, hitting .270 with 13 homers, nine steals, and a .783 OPS in 96 games.

Acquired from the Red Sox over the winter, Grissom spent all of 2025 at Triple-A Worcester and posted a .783 OPS with 13 home runs, 48 RBI, 69 runs scored and nine stolen bases across 418 plate appearances. He's competing for a utility role with the Angels but was injured during a Cactus League game against the White Sox last week.

Fantasy Impact

Grissom received a cortisone shot in his left hand this week and said Wednesday he's unsure whether he'll need to open the season on the injured list.

Angels infielder Vaughn Grissom left Wednesday's Cactus League game due to left-hand soreness.

Fantasy Impact

Grissom led off the game for the Angels but did not return to play defense in the first inning. Grissom has struggled mightily since an impressive 41-game rookie showing in 2022 with the Braves, and is behind fellow youngster Christian Moore on the depth chart at second base in Anaheim.