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Yankees hope Jazz Chisholm Jr. strengthens third base
Yankees hope Jazz Chisholm Jr. strengthens third base originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Jazz Chisholm Jr. wrapped up his minor league rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on Sunday, going 0-for-3 with a strikeout as the designated hitter. In all, Chisholm played in three rehab games and is expected to be activated off the injured list before the Yankees begin a three-game series with the Cleveland Guardians at the Stadium. Advertisement Chisholm will return to a different team than the one he left. In his absence, Oswaldo Cabrera fractured his ankle and DJ LeMahieu got healthy and came off the injured list. So, Chisholm will return to play third base, not second like he was playing before he strained his oblique muscle on April 30. New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13).David Richard-Imagn Images In 30 games this season, Chisholm has posted a .181 batting average with 19 hits, seven home runs, 17 RBIs, and six stolen bases. Despite the low average, his power and speed have been contributing significantly to the Yankees' offense Manager Aaron Boone announced earlier this week that Chisholm is expected to be activated as early as Tuesday and will take over at third base. Advertisement This move comes after Cabrera's season-ending injury and LeMahieu's return to second base. The Yankees are hoping that making LeMahieu comfortable at second base might help him get back some of his stroke from his two batting champion seasons. Or that it might be easier for the Yankees to find a second baseman on the trade market. Chisholm's versatility allows the Yankees to make those adjustments. He had learned to play third on the fly last season after the Yankees acquired him at the trade deadline. His move could help the Yankees at this year's deadline. While Chisholm's rehab stint was brief, the Yankees hope his energy can help them rebound after a brutal weekend in Los Angeles. Related: Jazz Chisholm Jr. Shuts Down Yankees Drama After First Rehab Game Related: Yankees Make a Surprising Roster Move Before Dodgers Series Finale This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
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3 days ago
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Jazz Chisholm Jr. could be back with Yankees early this week
Jazz Chisholm Jr. could be back with Yankees early this week originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Jazz Chisholm Jr. could be back in the New York Yankees' lineup as soon as Tuesday, manager Aaron Boone told reporters before Friday night's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Advertisement Chisholm is set to play in another minor league rehab game Saturday, and there's a chance he'll serve as designated hitter on Sunday as the Yankees carefully manage his comeback from an oblique strain. Boone made it clear that when Chisholm returns, the plan is to have him play third base. That move fits into the bigger picture of the Yankees' infield shuffle. With DJ LeMahieu struggling to regain his form they want to keep him where he is comfortable at second base. Since Oswaldo Cabrera is sidelined, likely for the rest of the year, Chisholm's versatility becomes a major asset. It also gives the Yankees more versatility at the trade deadline. New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) follows through on a three run home runBrad Penner-Imagn Images This season, Chisholm has shown flashes of his usual dynamic play when healthy, but he has also struggled at times. Before his injury, Chisholm had a challenging start to the 2025 season. In 30 games, he batted .181 with seven home runs, 17 RBIs, and six stolen bases, posting a .714 OPS. Advertisement Finishing up this rehab assignment healthy and ready to slide back into the lineup is the crucial next step for a player who can swing the Yankees' fortunes when healthy and in form. Expect Chisholm's return to bring a boost to the Yankees' infield that has been navigating injuries and inconsistency. His presence at third base will give the Yankees a fresh look and some much-needed athleticism on the hot corner. Related: Why Jazz Chisholm, Jr.s Observations on Yankees' Top Prospect Matters to Fans Related: Dad Says Cody Bellinger's Dodgers Title Was Great But Yankees Pinstripes Mean More This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
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4 days ago
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Yankees INF Jazz Chisholm Jr. to begin rehab assignment
New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. will play in a minor league rehab game with Double-A Somerset on Thursday. Chisholm will bat leadoff and play third base, which may indicate where the Yankees will use the 27-year-old All-Star when he returns to the big leagues. Chisholm has been sidelined since late April with a strained right oblique. Yankees manager Aaron Boone noted that the team will consider playing Chisholm at the hot corner while with New York. He could be activated as soon as next week, per "I want him to work over there this week and in his games over there, keep that flexibility," Boone said Wednesday. "Then we'll make a decision one way or the other." Chisholm mostly played third base when the Yankees acquired him from Miami last summer, but he moved back to his natural position of second base after Gleyber Torres left in free agency. While Chisholm has been sidelined, the Yankees regained infielder DJ LeMahieu from the IL but lost third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera (left ankle fracture) for the season. For his career, Chisholm has played second base in 196 of 479 games and in center field for 192 games. All 45 appearances at third occurred with the Yankees in 2024. --Field Level Media
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22-05-2025
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Brian Cashman shares thoughts after Yankees lose Cabrera
The Yankees have been connected to just about every available third baseman since November. Alex Bregman and Nolan Arenado and speculative names like Ryan McMahon and Ha-Seong Kim. But seven months later, with the trade deadline still weeks away, Brian Cashman has made zero moves at the position. And now, he's down another option. Advertisement With Oswaldo Cabrera expected to miss the rest of the season due to a fractured ankle, the Yankees' third base depth has taken another hit. Cabrera was already Plan B, behind DJ LeMahieu, who is still finding his form after beginning the season on the injured list. Former top prospect Oswald Peraza hasn't won the job and Jorbit Vivas is just getting his feet under him in the big leagues. So, is a move finally coming? 'We'll see,' Cashman told The New York Post's Dan Martin this week. 'It's hard to make improvements this part of the season. We've got what we've got. We'll assess it and move forward with opportunities as they start to present themselves at whatever positions they do.' New York Yankees general manager Brian Klement-Imagn Images If that sounds familiar, it should. It's been the front office's stance every year as we get closer to the trade deadline. Advertisement Since the offseason began, the Yankees have leaned on internal options, not acquisitions. They passed on Bregman in free agency. They have shown very little interest in an aging Nolan Arenado and his multi-year contract. The Yankees have stuck with LeMahieu through a spring injury. They gave Oswaldo Cabrera a runway. But the external market hasn't been defined yet. Most contending teams aren't moving controllable may explain the resigned tone in Cashman's answer. The Yankees are winning. They're getting by. But third base has been a lingering weak spot all year. And with Cabrera out, it just became harder to ignore. Related: Could the Yankees Reverse Course and Pursue a $120 Veteran Infielder This Winter? Related: Yankees Rookie Forcing Himself Into the Infield Playing Time Conversation
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21-05-2025
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Brian Cashman Has Words on Yankees' Trade Plans Before Deadline
New York Yankees fans have spent months wondering if the club will pursue another infielder, whether it's St. Louis Cardinals veteran third baseman Nolan Arenado or a younger player with multiple years of team control. By the sound of things, longtime Yankees general manager Brian Cashman wants the fanbase to temper its expectations. Advertisement Despite losing starting third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera to a severe ankle injury last week, Cashman isn't rushing to overhaul the infield. Speaking with reporters on Tuesday afternoon, Cashman sounded non-committal about making a trade anytime soon. 'It's hard to make improvements this part of the season,' Cashman said. St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan ArenadoJeff Curry-Imagn Images 'We've got what we've got,' the Yankees' longtime GM continued, via the New York Post. 'We'll assess it and move forward with opportunities as they start to present themselves at whatever positions they do.' Rookie Jorbit Vivas and fourth-year utility infielder Oswald Peraza are primarily splitting reps at third base. Two-time batting champion DJ LeMahieu, who returned last week from calf and hip injuries, could also resume third base duties when All-Star second baseman Jazz Chisolm (oblique) comes off the IL. Advertisement LeMahieu recorded four hits over his first 15 at-bats, slamming a solo home run last weekend against the rival Mets. The four-time Gold Glove only played second base across his first five games. Peraza started at third and went 0-for-3 in Tuesday's 5-2 victory over the Texas Rangers. The fourth-year infielder only has three hits in his last 30 at-bats dating back to April 30. The 24-year-old Vivas hasn't been much better, carrying a .167 average and dismal .465 OPS in 35 plate appearances. However, Vivas played 10 of his first 14 MLB games at second base. Related: Rising Yankees Star Turns Heads With Latest Mammoth Home Run Related: Recent Yankees Pitcher Shares Love for Oswaldo Cabrera After Devastating Injury
