{
  "id": 14374379,
  "title": "If Yankees don’t re-sign Jazz Chisholm Jr, this would likely be why",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/if-yankees-dont-re-sign-jazz-chisholm-jr-this-would-likely-be-why",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T05:07:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/yankees-don-t-sign-jazz-050740338.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "If the New York Yankees fail to re-sign Jazz Chisholm Jr., it would likely be due to concerns over his bat-to-ball skills. The Athletic's Chris Kirschner noted that Chisholm has some of the worst in MLB, consistently ranking poorly in in-zone contact rates and swing-and-miss metrics. While he can hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bags, these skills tend to decline as players age. Some Yankees fans have been cautious, wondering if the team can find a cheaper, younger replacement like Anthony Volpe or a more expensive one like Brandon Lowe. Ultimately, the decision will depend on what the Yankees deem best for their future and whether they are willing to spend money to keep Chisholm.",
  "summary": "Why would the Yankees not re-sign Chisholm?",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}