Yankees designate Randal Grichuk for assignment
Grichuk, 34, had been a target of the Yankees’ front office dating back several years. He signed late in Spring Training and won an Opening Day roster spot as a bench outfielder, with his playing time envisioned mostly against left-handed pitching.
In 16 games, Grichuk batted .194 (6-for-31) with four doubles and two RBIs, but he was beginning to see results after starting his Yankees career hitless through his first 15 at-bats.
Domínguez has struggled at the Major League level against left-handed pitching, but he saw results this year with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, where he was 7-for-18 (.389) with three doubles and a homer facing southpaws.
It also keeps infielder Max Schuemann — who was recalled from Triple-A on Tuesday — on the roster as the Yankees await Anthony Volpe’s return from a Minor League rehab assignment, potentially as soon as Friday.
Volpe, who did not appear in Spring Training games while recovering from left shoulder surgery performed in October, is scheduled to play again for Double-A Somerset on Wednesday.
