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Yankees Place Jazz Chisholm Jr. on 10-Day IL After Thumb Sprain
The New York Yankees have placed second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. on the 10‑day injured list, citing a sprained right thumb that will sideline him for seven to ten days. The injury occurred during a slide at second base in the eighth inning of the Yankees’ 5‑3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night. Chisholm was tagged out by Rockies’ shortstop Ezequiel Tovar after attempting to stretch a single into a double; the contact with Tovar’s cleat caused the thumb injury.
Chisholm stayed in the game for the top of the ninth inning, but was removed after a poor throw on a ground ball. Manager Aaron Boone confirmed the IL placement in a pre‑game press briefing, stating that Chisholm would have no baseball activity for the next seven to ten days.
The injury comes at a time when the Yankees are in the middle of a stretch that has seen Chisholm perform at his best this season. Over his last 15 games, he has hit .391 (18 for 46) with two home runs and six RBIs. In 134 games this year, he is batting .232 with 19 homers, 55 RBIs, and 40 stolen bases in 49 attempts—making him the first Yankee to reach 40 steals since Brett Gardner in 2011.
Chisholm is eligible for free agency after the 2026 season. He has spent time on the injured list each season since being acquired from the Miami Marlins in July 2024. Last year he missed a little over a month with a strained right oblique and nearly two weeks with a sprained left elbow sustained in a head‑first slide.
The Yankees have 18 games left in the regular season, and Chisholm’s absence will affect the lineup. José Caballero will start at second base for the next game, while Anthony Volpe, who has been playing at Triple‑A Scranton/Wilkes‑Barre, has been called up to fill the gap. Volpe, who has been batting .295 with 10 homers and 21 RBIs in 27 Triple‑A games, has also earned International League Player of the Week honors.
Chisholm is the fourth Yankee to go on the IL since August 23, joining pitchers Ryan Weathers (strained left forearm), Fernando Cruz (right elbow), and Trent Grisham (right hamstring strain). He is also the 18th player to land on the IL for the American League wild‑card leaders, who activated Aaron Judge on Tuesday after an 84‑game absence with a broken rib.
Boone said the team will monitor Chisholm’s recovery closely. "We just got an update that he does have a sprained right thumb that’s going to require an IL stint," Boone told reporters. "So no baseball activities for the next seven to 10 days and then see where we’re at."
The Yankees’ roster moves are part of a broader effort to maintain competitiveness as the team seeks to secure a playoff spot. With the AL wild‑card race tightening, every player’s availability is critical. Chisholm’s return will be a boost, but the team will need to rely on depth at the second‑base position for the remainder of the season.
In the meantime, the Yankees will continue to play the remaining 18 games, hoping to keep pace with division rivals and solidify their position in the postseason. The team’s next opponent is the Colorado Rockies, and the outcome will influence the Yankees’ standing in the AL wild‑card race.
The injury update underscores the physical demands placed on players during the long MLB season. As the Yankees navigate the final stretch, the organization will focus on player health and roster flexibility to maximize their chances of postseason success.
For now, fans will wait for official updates on Chisholm’s recovery timeline and the team’s next roster decisions as the Yankees push toward the playoffs.
Chisholm stayed in the game for the top of the ninth inning, but was removed after a poor throw on a ground ball. Manager Aaron Boone confirmed the IL placement in a pre‑game press briefing, stating that Chisholm would have no baseball activity for the next seven to ten days.
The injury comes at a time when the Yankees are in the middle of a stretch that has seen Chisholm perform at his best this season. Over his last 15 games, he has hit .391 (18 for 46) with two home runs and six RBIs. In 134 games this year, he is batting .232 with 19 homers, 55 RBIs, and 40 stolen bases in 49 attempts—making him the first Yankee to reach 40 steals since Brett Gardner in 2011.
Chisholm is eligible for free agency after the 2026 season. He has spent time on the injured list each season since being acquired from the Miami Marlins in July 2024. Last year he missed a little over a month with a strained right oblique and nearly two weeks with a sprained left elbow sustained in a head‑first slide.
The Yankees have 18 games left in the regular season, and Chisholm’s absence will affect the lineup. José Caballero will start at second base for the next game, while Anthony Volpe, who has been playing at Triple‑A Scranton/Wilkes‑Barre, has been called up to fill the gap. Volpe, who has been batting .295 with 10 homers and 21 RBIs in 27 Triple‑A games, has also earned International League Player of the Week honors.
Chisholm is the fourth Yankee to go on the IL since August 23, joining pitchers Ryan Weathers (strained left forearm), Fernando Cruz (right elbow), and Trent Grisham (right hamstring strain). He is also the 18th player to land on the IL for the American League wild‑card leaders, who activated Aaron Judge on Tuesday after an 84‑game absence with a broken rib.
Boone said the team will monitor Chisholm’s recovery closely. "We just got an update that he does have a sprained right thumb that’s going to require an IL stint," Boone told reporters. "So no baseball activities for the next seven to 10 days and then see where we’re at."
The Yankees’ roster moves are part of a broader effort to maintain competitiveness as the team seeks to secure a playoff spot. With the AL wild‑card race tightening, every player’s availability is critical. Chisholm’s return will be a boost, but the team will need to rely on depth at the second‑base position for the remainder of the season.
In the meantime, the Yankees will continue to play the remaining 18 games, hoping to keep pace with division rivals and solidify their position in the postseason. The team’s next opponent is the Colorado Rockies, and the outcome will influence the Yankees’ standing in the AL wild‑card race.
The injury update underscores the physical demands placed on players during the long MLB season. As the Yankees navigate the final stretch, the organization will focus on player health and roster flexibility to maximize their chances of postseason success.
For now, fans will wait for official updates on Chisholm’s recovery timeline and the team’s next roster decisions as the Yankees push toward the playoffs.
