Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. in danger of losing starting spot
New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. may be playing himself out of a spot in the starting lineup.
The New York Yankees are facing a potential issue as they lack key players Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, and Giancarlo Stanton. Among those who have struggled in their absence is Jazz Chisholm Jr., the 28-year-old infielder. Chisholm has posted a poor .216 batting average, .295 on-base percentage, and .690 OPS over 384 at-bats, totaling only 17 home runs and 47 RBIs.
His performance has been particularly concerning when facing left-handed pitching, with a .215 batting average, .257 on-base percentage, and .626 OPS over 140 plate appearances. Yankees reporter Joel Sherman of the New York Post has questioned Chisholm's place in the everyday lineup, suggesting that he might be moved out once Bellinger and Judge return.
With George Lombard Jr. at shortstop, Cabellero at second base, and Ryan McMahon at third base, Chisholm could potentially shift to the outfield. However, this seems unlikely given the competition for the final outfield spot between Trent Grisham and Spencer Jones. Chisholm's situation becomes even more pressing as he enters unrestricted free agency after the season, putting immense pressure on him to perform and prove his worth.
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