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Scouting Report
Updated May 15, 2026
Vaughn Grissom has been elevated to the Angels' leadoff spot following a recent hot streak, batting .342 with a .939 OPS in 13 games and hitting his first home run since 2022. After completing a Triple-A rehab assignment from a spring training wrist injury, Grissom is gaining increased playing time and moving toward an everyday role, with the team exploring defensive versatility in left field to maximize his opportunities.
Strengths
- + Recently elevated to leadoff spot
- + Current hot streak with .342 batting average
- + .939 OPS in 13 games
- + Hit first home run since 2022
- + Gaining increased playing time
- + Moving toward everyday role
- + Strong plate approach across 59 plate appearances
- + Versatile infielder being used in multiple positions
- + Change-of-scenery candidate showing promise
Weaknesses
- - Three difficult seasons prior to 2026
- - Modest season projections despite recent performance
- - Rank #54 among 2B in fantasy
- - Negative rest-of-season fantasy value (-$24.2)
About
Vaughn Grissom is a second baseman for the Los Angeles Angels.
Player Overview
Position
2B
Team
Los Angeles Angels
Recent News
Vaughn Grissom is starting at first base and hitting leadoff on Wednesday against the Guardians.
May 13, 2026
Vaughn Grissom: Elevated to leadoff spot
May 13, 2026
Despite going 5-for-8 with two homers in his last two games, Jo Adell has been dropped to seventh in the Angels lineup on Tuesday.
May 12, 2026