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Yahoo
5 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Yankees' dynamic infielder says he could be back in a week; Aaron Boone is not so sure
There's nothing quite like watching Jazz Chisholm Jr. electrify a ballpark. His energy crackles like static in the air, unpredictable but always magnetic. So when the news broke that the New York Yankees had placed him on the injured list with three separate oblique tears, it felt less like a routine roster update and more like a gut punch to a team trying to find its rhythm. Advertisement Since April 30, when the IL stint was retroactively applied, the Yankees have scrambled to fill the void left by their dynamic second baseman. DJ LeMahieu, Jorbit Vivas, and Oswald Peraza have been juggled like puzzle pieces, but none of them has Chisholm's combination of flair, power, and speed. It's like trying to replace a flame with a flashlight—functional, sure, but lacking the fire. Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Encouraging signs, but reality checks are needed On Friday, there was a flicker of hope. Chisholm was seen taking ground balls at Yankee Stadium and was reportedly set to begin hitting off a tee earlier in the week. That alone gave fans something to smile about. Advertisement The image of him moving freely on the field again, even in a limited capacity, feels like a light at the end of a tunnel. Then came Chisholm's own words, which sent expectations into overdrive. Before the Subway Series opener against the Mets, he claimed he could be back in 'a week, or a week and a half tops.' It was a bold declaration—and classic Jazz. Fans have seen this movie before. Chisholm, known for his relentless optimism, often sets ambitious recovery timelines. It's part of what makes him so endearing, but also what makes his injury history nerve-wracking. His confidence is unwavering, but so is the unpredictability of oblique injuries. Boone's cautious tone adds a layer of realism Yankees manager Aaron Boone, ever the voice of reason, poured a little cold water on Chisholm's timeline. When asked about his second baseman's prediction, Boone called it 'definitely him being optimistic,' stopping short of endorsing the aggressive return window. Advertisement 'He is doing really well, seems to be tolerating everything well,' Boone added. 'It's at least encouraging what we're seeing from him.' Encouraging, yes—but not definitive. Boone's tempered tone suggests that while progress is being made, the Yankees are taking a long view. And that's the smart move. Rushing a return from multiple oblique tears isn't just risky—it could sabotage the very thing the team is trying to preserve. Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Why the Yankees are right to play it safe Oblique injuries are notoriously tricky. They're like hidden cracks in a windshield—easy to overlook until they spiderweb under pressure. Advertisement Even one tear can sideline a player for weeks; three demand extreme caution. Pushing a return too soon could result in a setback, or worse, a longer absence. The Yankees are eyeing something bigger than regular-season games. Their lineup, powered by stars and depth, is playoff-caliber when healthy. But a healthy Chisholm doesn't just improve their chances—he transforms them. His 104 wRC+, seven home runs, and six stolen bases so far this season speak to a player just scratching the surface of his potential in pinstripes. Rushing that potential back onto the field is a gamble no one in the Bronx wants to take. Hope is healthy—but it needs balance It's hard not to root for Jazz. His swagger, his smile, and his belief in himself are infectious. But there's a fine line between courage and carelessness. Advertisement As much as fans crave his return, they should hope the team continues to prioritize long-term health over short-term hype. The Yankees are navigating this carefully, and rightfully so. Because when Jazz Chisholm is ready—truly ready—his comeback will be worth every cautious step taken. Popular reading: Yankees injured infielder 'unlikely' to return in 2025
USA Today
15 hours ago
- Business
- USA Today
Report: Yankees to put closer Luke Weaver on IL with hamstring injury
Report: Yankees to put closer Luke Weaver on IL with hamstring injury Show Caption Hide Caption Yankees fans 'welcome' Juan Soto back to the Bronx in game vs. Mets New York Yankees fans made one thing clear, they do not miss Juan Soto. Sports Seriously The New York Yankees are expected to be without closer Luke Weaver for at least a month after he injured his hamstring while warming up during Sunday night's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. ESPN reports Weaver will be put on the injured list Tuesday and miss 4-6 weeks, which will put the Yankees' closer situation in flux once again. Weaver, who served as the Yankees closer last year during their run to the World Series, began this season as a setup man after the team acquired two-time All-Star Devin Williams in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers. However, Williams struggled mightily in his introduction to New York − posting an 11.25 ERA in his first 10 appearances − and Weaver reclaimed closing duties. Weaver sports an impressive 1.05 ERA in 24 appearances this season with one win and eight saves. Williams has pitched better lately (2-0, 1 save, 1.80 ERA in his last 11 appearances) and should return to the closer's role while Weaver is out.
Fox Sports
a day ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Angels slugger Mike Trout mashes first home run since returning from injury
Mike Trout is back in the lineup for the Los Angeles Angels and seeing him do what he does best — hitting home runs — is a welcome sight for the team's fans. Trout hit his first homer since returning to the lineup after a 10-day injury list stint due to his left knee. The three-time MVP launched a three-run shot against the Boston Red Sox in Game 1 of the Angels' series at Fenway Park, his first since April 25. It's Trout's ninth dinger on the season, and it comes with the Angels after having dropped two of three over the weekend against the Cleveland Guardians. But the positive development was seeing Trout back in the lineup for both the Friday and Saturday games in Cleveland before sitting out the Sunday finale. Prior to going on the IL on April 30, Trout had been hitting a career-low .179. Since his return, he's had six hits in the four games he's played — including Monday's 454-ft homer. The Angels are bringing their star hitter back slowly. Trout has yet to play in right field since coming back from the IL and is expected to be the designated hitter for the time being. Once the team returns to Anaheim, manager Ron Washington will assess when the 11-time All-Star go back to playing defense. The Angels were able to keep pace with Trout sidelined, which included an eight-game winning streak composed of series sweeps of the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Athletics. But they've stumbled since then by dropping seven of eight. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! recommended Get more from Major League Baseball Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Red Sox roster: Liam Hendriks heads to IL again; journeyman replaces him
ATLANTA — The Red Sox placed veteran reliever Liam Hendriks on the 15-day injured list before Friday's game, confirming what multiple sources told MassLive. The club deemed the injury to be 'right hip inflammation.' A source with knowledge of Hendriks' recent medical history said Hendriks has been dealing with multiple hernias, contending that the issues date back to around May 8, when Hendriks went two innings for the first time. According to the source, the righty has been pitching through the issue in recent weeks but it got to a point where an IL stint was most logical. Advertisement 'He has been grinding through this,' confirmed manager Alex Cora. 'He grinded through it for a few weeks and after the last one, he he felt like he couldn't grind through it anymore. We put him on the IL and hopefully, we can take care of him right away and he can come back as soon as possible.' Hendriks, a 36-year-old two-time All-Star, made his long-awaited Red Sox debut on April 20 after spending the better part of two years rehabbing from Tommy John surgery (and experiencing various setbacks). Since being activated, Hendriks has been rather inconsistent for Boston. He owns a 6.59 ERA while allowing 12 hits in 13 ⅔ innings over 14 games. He has struck out 12 and walked seven batters. Hendriks was originally thrust into a low-leverage role, and after a rocky debut on Easter, put together nine straight scoreless innings over eight outings. The last five outings, since May 16, have not gone well, as Hendriks has been charged with eight earned runs on five hits in 3 ⅔ innings (19.64 ERA). He has been charged with two losses in that span and gave up a walk-off grand slam to Christian Yelich in Milwaukee on Tuesday. 'For him to be able to compete, that means a lot,' Cora said. 'Obviously, we want him healthy. Just go out there healthy and see how it goes. But right now, this is the smart thing to do.' Advertisement Hendriks, who made headlines last week when he publicly expressed his frustrations with his role and lack of usage in Boston's bullpen, looked hobbled on the mound during some recent outings, including last weekend against the Orioles. It's unclear how long he will be sidelined. Hendriks is in the final year of a two-year, $10 million contract that includes significant incentives based on appearances and games finished. There's also a mutual option for 2026. In Hendriks' place, journeyman righty Nick Burdi was called up, as previously reported. Burdi, a 32-year-old journeyman who signed a minor league deal with the Red Sox at the beginning of spring training, will be active Friday night against the Braves. This stint is his second in the big leagues this season; he logged 2 ⅓ shutout innings in two appearances against Atlanta on May 16-17 before being optioned back to the WooSox on May 20. At Triple-A, he owns a stellar 0.48 ERA (1 earned run in 18 ⅔ innings) while striking out 26 batters. He has allowed 10 hits and walked just five batters in 15 appearances. Boston's series with the Braves begins Friday night at 7:15 p.m. ET. The game is on Apple TV+. More Red Sox coverage Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Astros find fracture in Yordan Alvarez's right hand, delaying slugger's return from IL
The Houston Astros hoped slugger Yordan Alvarez might be activated from the injured list this weekend. However, he'll be sidelined for a longer period after imaging exams found a fracture in his right hand that was originally diagnosed as inflammation. Alvarez, 27, was placed on the IL on May 5 (retroactive to May 3) with right hand inflammation. That was believed to be a factor in a subpar season during which the three-time All-Star is batting only .210/.306/.340 with 3 home runs, 4 doubles and 18 RBI. Those numbers are far below his career .295/.387/.573 average with four consecutive seasons of 31 or more homers. Advertisement After Alvarez took batting practice against two minor league pitchers on Friday, the Astros were encouraged enough to believe he might return to the lineup. 'It went really well,' Astros manager Joe Espada told reporters. 'He hit some balls out of the ballpark, he hit some balls the other way. He said he felt good, so we'll see where this takes us. I think this is a step in the right direction.' However, Alvarez said he still felt discomfort in the hand, so the Astros sent him for further imaging. The fracture was then discovered. Astros general manager Dana Brown said the fracture was "60 percent healed," but Alvarez would be shut down from hitting as a result. Apparently, the fracture wasn't originally visible through imaging exams because of the swelling in Alvarez's hand. Only after the inflammation subsided could the break be seen. Advertisement "Obviously I was very excited," Alvarez said to reporters through a translator. "I thought that was going to be the avenue for my return. But I was uncomfortable and wasn't feeling good. And that's where we took the decision." The seven-year veteran added that trying to play through the injury may have caused further damage, including the fracture. Alvarez's diminished performance and subsequent absence has hurt the Astros' production at designated hitter and left field, the two positions he typically plays during a season. Houston has gotten a .239/.309/.383 average with 7 home runs and 25 RBI from the DH spot and a .233/.293/.353 line with 6 homers and 23 RBI from left field. Without Alvarez, the Astros have gone 15-11 and managed to take first place in the American League West, holding a half-game lead over the Seattle Mariners going into Saturday's MLB schedule.
