Jazz Chisholm Jr. predicted to sign with AL West team instead of return to Yankees
A return to the Yankees doesn't seem likely for Chisholm.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. is expected to sign with an American League West team rather than return to the New York Yankees. The second baseman will enter free agency following his time with the Yankees, but reports suggest the team may not be interested in re-signing him. Chris Kirschner of The Athletic stated that it would be surprising if the Yankees extended qualifying offers to both Chisholm and closer David Bednar.
Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report predicts New York will allow Chisholm to enter the open market and negotiate with other clubs. Buckley believes Chisholm's performance regression, decreased contact, inconsistency, and injuries make him a less appealing option for the Yankees. The Los Angeles Angels, who lack star power compared to Mike Trout, are seen as a potential destination for Chisholm, who hit 19 homers and stole 41 bases in his 30-30 season.
However, concerns about his swing-and-miss rate (29.5%) could remain, but a bounce-back season could make him a valuable addition for the Angels.
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