Yankees track Trent Grisham and Ryan McMahon toward Friday return after rehab stints

The New York Yankees are preparing to welcome two important regulars back into the lineup this week, with outfielder Trent Grisham and infielder Ryan McMahon on track for return from the injured list. According to an MLB report, both players are scheduled to play in a rehab game Wednesday for Double-A Somerset, the next checkpoint before they can join the major-league club.

Grisham’s return pathway follows a strained right hamstring. Hamstring injuries tend to be managed with caution, particularly for outfielders who rely on acceleration and top-end speed for routes and throws. The rehab game with Somerset is designed to test whether his stride and effort can hold up in game situations, not just during workouts.

McMahon’s status is tied to a peritonsillar abscess. Unlike strains, an illness or infection-related issue carries its own timeline and recovery markers, and a rehab appearance is often used to confirm that a player can handle exertion and the daily demands of travel and play. If he progresses as expected, the Yankees are working toward his return to the active roster on Friday.

The timing matters for the Yankees because it affects both everyday lineup planning and depth options. When a team is without a contributor at the major-league level, managers often reshuffle roles across position players and lean more heavily on bench options. A pair of return candidates increases the Yankees’ flexibility, whether that means tightening the defensive alignment in the field, stabilizing the infield against matchups, or restoring a more consistent batting and baserunning mix.

While the report frames Wednesday’s rehab game as the key step, it also leaves room for the most common caveat in these situations: the return is conditional on how each player responds during and after the appearance. Even when a target date is set, clubs typically remain cautious with any setback in workload, soreness, or overall condition before reinstating a player to full duties.

For fans following the Yankees’ week-to-week roster rhythm, Wednesday’s Somerset game will be the first tangible read on both recoveries. The immediate watch items are whether Grisham’s running and outfield range look like his normal baseline and whether McMahon can operate at game speed through multiple at-bats and defensive chances, then hold up across the day-to-day progression that leads toward Friday’s potential activation.