New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. has been on a remarkable streak since coming back from a month-long injury hiatus. Yet, during a recent matchup against the Kansas City Royals, Chisholm experienced more discomfort and had to leave the game prematurely, casting doubt on his participation in the upcoming series against their arch-rivals, the Boston Red Sox.
Reports indicate Chisholm experienced groin tightness while sprinting in the fifth inning. Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed optimism about Chisholm’s condition, stating after Wednesday’s game that the team hadn’t ruled him out for the final contest against the Royals. “I think he’s fine,” Boone remarked. “He felt a slight issue in his groin.
The tests and strength are positive, but we’ll assess his condition further.” Chisholm also exited early from Tuesday night’s game against Kansas City, dealing with neck stiffness and a bloodied thumb following a hard tag in the fifth inning. The Yankees emerged victorious in both games, clinching the series win.
A fit Chisholm will be crucial for the Yankees as they face the Red Sox at Fenway Park this weekend. Besides his defensive prowess—Chisholm is versatile, having played at first or third base and even center field during his time with the Miami Marlins—he’s been delivering impressive offensive performances despite missing 28 games.
This season, Chisholm is posting a .214 batting average, a .323 on-base percentage, and a .450 slugging percentage. He’s hit 9 home runs to date, including one in his comeback game that followed shortstop Anthony Volpe’s solo shot. Chisholm is not only a talented athlete; his sharp wit and spirited personality are a hit with fans, especially in the context of such a storied rivalry.
He recently responded to rookie Red Sox pitcher Hunter Dobbins, who claimed he “would rather retire” than join New York, by suggesting on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, that baseball needs more trash talk. While Dobbins likely won’t play in this weekend’s series, the Yankees hope to feature a healthy Chisholm in their lineup.
