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Yankees may part ways with star second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. amid disappointing season

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

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  • New York media report the Yankees may part ways with star second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. after a disappointing season.
  • Chisholm, who sought a contract worth $35 million annually, has struggled with a .214 batting average and 91 wRC+.
  • The Yankees are reportedly not expected to offer him a qualifying offer, making him a free agent.

The New York Yankees appear poised to move on from star second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. following a significant drop in performance this season, according to reports from the New York Post. Chisholm, who was acquired by the Yankees in mid-2024 from the Marlins, had a standout year last season. However, his 2026 campaign has been marred by struggles at the plate, leading to speculation about his future with the team.

This season, Chisholm has hit .214 with a .680 OPS and 91 wRC+, which is below league average. These numbers fall far short of the ambitious goals he set in the offseason, when he expressed a desire for a contract averaging $35 million per year and aimed for 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases. His current output of 17 home runs and 31 stolen bases in 114 games has not met expectations.

Sources indicate that the Yankees are unlikely to extend a qualifying offer to Chisholm once the season concludes. This decision would make the 28-year-old eligible to sign with any team as a free agent. Chisholm, a two-time All-Star and one-time Silver Slugger award winner, has played 289 games for the Yankees, hitting .237 with 59 home runs and 151 RBIs.

The Yankees are not expected to offer him a qualifying offer, and Chisholm is expected to join other teams as a free agent.

— Greg Joyce (New York Post reporter)Reporting on the potential departure of Jazz Chisholm Jr. from the Yankees.
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