The Athletics acquired Groshans from the Yankees on Sunday in exchange for first baseman J.D. Davis and cash considerations.
After beginning the season with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre, Groshans was moved in late April Double-A Somerset, with whom he was slashing .234/.302/.316 with no home runs or stolen bases across 121 plate appearances. The 23-year-old Groshans hasn't seen major-league action since 2022 and will now move on to the fourth organization of his career.
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Yankees' Jordan Groshans: Sent to Triple-A
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Groshans was outrighted to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday.
Groshans was designated for assignment Wednesday, and he will now report to Triple-A. The third baseman joined the Yankees organization Feb. 13 after he was DFA'd by the Marlins, and he'll now look to prove himself with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in order to earn a call-up to the major-league roster in 2024.
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Yankees' Jordan Groshans: Loses 40-man roster spot
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Groshans was designated for assignment by the Yankees on Wednesday.
He'll exit the 40-man roster in favor of Jahmai Jones, who was scooped up via waivers. Groshans was a waiver claim himself just a couple weeks ago and now could be on the move again.
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Yankees' Jordan Groshans: Scooped up by Yankees
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The Yankees claimed Groshans off waivers from the Marlins on Tuesday.
Groshans has fallen short of expectations as a first-round pick, most recently slashing just .244/.341/.331 in 528 plate appearances at Triple-A Jacksonville in 2023. However, he's just 24 and is capable of playing all over the infield, so the Yankees will see what he can provide.
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Marlins' Jordan Groshans: DFA'd by Fish
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The Marlins designated Groshans for assignment Tuesday.
Groshans will lose his spot on the 40-man roster following the acquisition of Jonah Bride from Oakland on Tuesday. After making his MLB debut in 2022, Groshans spent all of last season with Triple-A Jacksonville, where he slashed .244/.341/.331 with 61 RBI in 528 plate appearances. The 24-year-old will presumably return to Jacksonville to begin 2024.
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Marlins' Jordan Groshans: Sent to minors
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The Marlins optioned Groshans (shoulder) to Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Groshans' bid for a spot on the Marlins' Opening Day roster may have been derailed by a left shoulder injury that sidelined him for two weeks earlier this month, but he returned to Grapefruit League action Friday and Saturday, going 0-for-2 between those games while also seeing some time in the field at third base. He'll ultimately head to Triple-A to continue playing on an everyday basis, but Groshans could be first in line for a promotion if the Marlins are without one of their regulars in the infield for any period of time this season.
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Marlins' Jordan Groshans: Takes live BP on Tuesday
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Groshans (shoulder) took batting practice Tuesday morning in Marlins camp, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
It's another step in the right direction for Groshans, who banged up his left shoulder earlier this month in a Grapefruit League game. The 23-year-old will seemingly be ready for the beginning of the season at Triple-A Jacksonville.
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Marlins' Jordan Groshans: Shoulder feeling better
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Groshans reported improvement with his ailing left shoulder Sunday, according to MLB.com.
Groshans' shoulder was banged up after he made a pair of diving plays on Friday, but it appears he's not dealing with a significant injury. The infielder should be ready to return to Grapefruit League play later this week.
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Marlins' Jordan Groshans: Battling sore shoulder
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Groshans is dealing with a sore shoulder, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Groshans made a pair of diving plays Friday and visited a doctor about his shoulder the next day. While that may not bode well, a specific diagnosis beyond "soreness" has yet to emerge. Groshans could win a bench spot this spring after appearing in 17 big-league games last season, though the recent addition of Yuli Gurriel could hurt his chances.
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Marlins' Jordan Groshans: Getting work at first base
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Groshans has been getting regular work at first base during Grapefruit League games to begin spring training, improving his odds of breaking camp on the 26-man roster, Jordan McPherson of The Miami Herald reports.
The Marlins don't have an established backup to Garrett Cooper at first base, so if Groshans shows he can handle the position, he could work his way into a bench role to begin the season. The 23-year-old's prospect status has dimmed the last couple of years as his projected power has never materialized, but after being acquired from the Blue Jays at the trade deadline last year, he batted a solid .262 through his first 17 big-league games. Groshans came up through Toronto's system as a shortstop, and he could wind up filling a multi-position utility role in Miami.
Groshans is out of the lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Groshans started in six of the Marlins' past seven games at third base and went 6-for-23 with no extra-base hits, one walk and three runs. Now that Joey Wendle is healthy again to close out the season, Groshans may handle more of a utility role during the Marlins' three-game series with Atlanta.
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Marlins' Jordan Groshans: Takes seat Saturday
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Groshans isn't starting Saturday against the Nationals, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Groshans started the last four games and went 3-for-14 with a run, an RBI, a walk and a strikeout. Jon Berti will take over at the hot corner and lead off Saturday.
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Marlins' Jordan Groshans: Smacks first career homer
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Groshans went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Thursday against the Phillies.
Groshans took Noah Syndergaard yard in the third inning to record his first career big-league home run. In addition to a career milestone, Groshans' power production is notable as he had managed only 18 extra-base hits across 412 plate appearances at Triple-A this season. In a very small big-league sample, Groshans has collected four hits in 10 plate appearances.
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Marlins' Jordan Groshans: First three career hits
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Groshans went 3-for-3 in Wednesday's 6-1 loss against the Phillies.
After going hitless in three at-bats in his career debut Tuesday, Groshans turned things around with a three-hit effort Wednesday. The rookie peppered his hits across the outfield, which is in line with his approach in Triple-A this season where he hit more balls the other way than he did to the pull side. The balanced approach likely contributed to his .301 average over his last 133 plate appearances in the minors and may make him a sneaky source of batting average down the stretch if he sees regular playing time.
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Marlins' Jordan Groshans: Hitless in debut
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Groshans went 0-for-3 in his major-league debut Tuesday as the Phillies beat the Marlins, 2-1.
Groshans batted eighth and played third base in his first big-league game, flying out twice and grounding out once. Miami acquired the former top prospect in a deal that sent Zach Pop and Anthony Bass to Toronto before the trade deadline. Since joining Triple-A Jacksonville in August, Groshans has posted a .301/.399/.416 slash line with two homers and a 19:19 BB:K. He'll likely serve in a utility role down the stretch for the Marlins.
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Marlins' Jordan Groshans: Making MLB debut Tuesday
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Groshans' contract was selected from Triple-A Jacksonville and he is starting Tuesday against the Phillies, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
Groshans was traded from Toronto to Miami at the trade deadline for big-league relievers. He has a very strong track record of patience and an ability to make frequent contact in the minors, but Groshans has struggled to tap into his raw power in games. The No. 12 overall pick in 2018 hit .301/.398/.416 (123 wRC+) with two home runs and as many walks as strikeouts (19) in 31 games at Triple-A Jacksonville. Since the trade, he played 12 games at third base, 10 games at shortstop and nine games at second base, so he could play all over the infield over the final three weeks of the season.
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Marlins' Jordan Groshans: Set to be called up Tuesday
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Groshans is expected to be called up by the Marlins on Tuesday, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports.
Groshans posted an .814 OPS over 31 games with Triple-A Jacksonville after being acquired from the Blue Jays at the trade deadline, and it appears that earned him his first trip to the big leagues.
