In a season full of uncertainty and shocking rumors, Trent Grisham — who went from a “no big name” signing to one of the team’s unexpected bright spots — just sent a message that left the “Theatre of Dreams” breathless. When rumors swirled that he would leave the team at the end of the season due to personnel and budget strategies, Grisham chose the moment to confide: “I never thought I’d have to leave here. I really consider this my home…”

Grisham joined the Yankees in a major trade for Juan Soto in December 2023, considered a part of the main deal.

After a difficult 2024 season (only 76 appearances and limited rebounding), the 2025 season saw him “wake up” with outstanding performance.

However, rumors are growing that the Yankees may part with him at the end of the season — because of his potential salary (qualifying offer of about 22 million USD) and the team is restructuring the roster.

In that situation — when all the focus is on him — Grisham did not choose to stay silent.

In the face of rumors of “possibly leaving”, Grisham appeared before the media and social networks with a steadfast gaze and an emotional voice:

“I never thought that one day I would have to leave here. I really consider this my home…”

Just a simple sentence but contains the essence of loyalty, of attachment and of the so-called “a lifetime for a shirt”. Even in a place where pressure is always present — from the stands, the media, and the locker room — he still believes he has a duty to the Yankees and the fans.

He recalls the images from the first time he stepped into Yankee Stadium, the eyes of the fans, the feeling of wearing the “NY” jersey. And when rumors arose, he chose not to avoid them but to face them: thanking the fans for believing in him, thanking the team for their trust, and promising to use every hit, every glove touch, and every smile in the tunnel as a way to express his gratitude.

The 2025 season saw Grisham become the unlikely soul of the Yankees’ outfield — from doubter to believer. He reportedly had 3.5bWAR (one-year value) and was highly sought after in the market.

However, that very rise made him even more “vulnerable” when the team considered financial value and personnel balance. The Yankees’ possible move to another outfielder, or the desire to adjust the center‑field position for the 2026 season, has left Grisham facing the news of a “possible departure.”

Perhaps what touched fans most was Grisham’s sincerity. In a hyper-competitive environment like MLB and on a team like the Yankees — where every season is about “buying a championship or buying a reputation” — few dare to say “this is home” so clearly and publicly.

The small moments: he got emotional when mentioning teammates or difficult situations on the team. For example, when Oswaldo Cabrera suffered a serious injury, Grisham teared up when talking about feeling “part of the family hurt.”

This shows that: in addition to being an athlete who makes numbers, Grisham is also someone who shares the burden, shares the pressure, and shares the joy with teammates and fans.

The rumors are unconfirmed — the Yankees may offer enough to keep him, or be forced to “clear” him because of a larger strategy ahead. The public is watching closely.

But with the message just now — “I consider this home” — Grisham has positioned himself not just as a player on the field but as a symbol of attachment to the team and the fans. No matter what tomorrow brings, people will remember the image of a guy standing under the lights of the field, taking every opportunity, and saying with all his heart: “I am here, for you, for the team, for HOME.”

And one thing is for sure: if he leaves, the echoes of this message will resonate forever — as a reminder that, sometimes, in the midst of business and calculation, there is still the simplest love: love for the shirt, love for the audience, love for the place called home.