UPDATE: The Los Angeles Angels have just acquired infielder Vaughn Grissom from the Boston Red Sox, sending outfield prospect Isaiah Jackson in exchange. This trade, confirmed on Tuesday, marks a critical move for the Angels as they seek to bolster their roster ahead of the upcoming season.
Grissom, once a highly regarded prospect, was originally drafted in the 11th round out of high school. The Red Sox acquired him in a December 2023 deal that sent star pitcher Chris Sale to the Atlanta Braves, where Sale captured his first Cy Young Award in 2024. However, Grissom’s performance has been underwhelming; he recorded a batting average of just .190 in 31 major league games and a .259 mark in 55 minor league games. His 2025 season saw him play exclusively in Triple-A, where he managed a .270 average.
At just 24 years old, Grissom finds himself out of options heading into the 2026 season. In his new role with the Angels, he will face competition for playing time from promising second-base prospect Christian Moore and versatile utility player Oswaldo Peraza, who is also out of options. With the team potentially looking to add more talent, the pressure is on Grissom to perform.
“No promises — he’ll come in here and compete, and we’ll see where it goes,”
said Angels general manager Perry Minasian.
“He can play short, he can play second, he can play some third, he can go to the outfield, so there’s a lot of versatility, which is really, really valuable for us.”
The Angels are banking on Grissom’s potential to add depth and versatility to their lineup. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how this acquisition will impact the team’s performance in the coming season. With the trade freshly announced, all eyes will be on Grissom as he arrives in Orlando, Florida, to begin preparation for spring training.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story as the Angels finalize their roster and prepare for the challenges of the 2026 season.
