Colorado Rockies: Seven (or more) trade targets from the Toronto Blue Jays

Randal Grichuk of the Toronto Blue Jays could help the Colorado Rockies — TORONTO, ON – SEPTEMBER 30: Randal Grichuk #15 of the Toronto Blue Jays at bat in the third inning of their MLB game against the New York Yankees at Rogers Centre on September 30, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk would give the Colorado Rockies a power bat

Randal Grichuk, 30, is entering the fourth year of a five-year extension with the Toronto Blue Jays that will pay him at least $10.33 million ($9.3 million base salary plus $1 million as a signing bonus) for each of the next two seasons.

Grichuk is a good power bat as, since 2015 (his first full season), Grichuk has had a 162-game average of 30 homers, 82 RBI, and a .475 slugging percentage.

Grichuk does have a few issues, though. First of all, he doesn’t hit for average or get on-base much (sub-.250 average and sub-.300 OBP). Secondly, he is a bit streaky with his bat. Look at his OPS+ throughout the full seasons.

2015: 134
2016: 102
2017: 95
2018: 117
2019: 93
2020: 114
2021: 89

If you want to take a positive spin on that, the numbers look like he’ll be better in 2022 (an even year).

Grichuk is also not a great defender in center field, which is where the Rockies would likely want to use him. He is an above-average defender in right field but below-average in center.

So he’s not a perfect fit for the Rockies but if they get him for a low-level prospect and some salary relief, he could be a decent fit for the Rockies.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk would give the Colorado Rockies a power bat

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