New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. faces a crucial absence during the final stretch of the regular season after imaging revealed a sprained right thumb, according to team manager Aaron Boone. Chisholm sustained the injury sliding into second base during the eighth inning of a 5-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies, leaving his availability in question as the club chases the division lead with 18 games remaining.
Chisholm Injury Timeline and Recent Offensive Output
According to Aaron Boone, Chisholm will undergo seven to 10 days of complete shut-down with zero baseball activities to heal the thumb sprain. The setback arrives just as Chisholm was heating up offensively after an otherwise underwhelming season. Before the injury, he had reached base safely in 13 of his last 28 plate appearances, logging a .464 on-base percentage. Boone noted that the infielder was putting together some of his best at-bats of the year during that extended stretch. Overall this season, Chisholm has batted .232/.312/.403 with 19 home runs, 55 RBIs, and 40 stolen bases.
Volpe Recall and Minor League Surge
When the Yankees officially place Chisholm on the 10-day injured list, the club will recall infielder Anthony Volpe from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, according to a source speaking with MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch. Volpe was removed from Wednesday night’s Triple-A lineup amidst a dominant stretch where he won International League Player of the Week honors. According to data from Sept. 1-6, Volpe went 11-for-21 (.524) with three doubles, three home runs, six RBIs, eight runs scored, and five stolen bases. Yankees outfielder Jasson Domínguez remarked that Volpe “became Barry Bonds all of a sudden” down with the RailRiders.
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Did you know? Anthony Volpe has worked extensively to expand his defensive versatility at Triple-A this season, logging 19 starts at second base, three at third base, and 15 at shortstop before his impending recall.
Roster Adjustments and Infield Options
José Caballero stepped in to replace Chisholm in the ninth inning on Tuesday and subsequently earned the start at second base on Wednesday. Caballero could see an uptick in playing time during the absence, having batted .235/.292/.372 with 13 home runs and 47 RBIs across 123 games this season. Meanwhile, Boone indicated that Luis García Jr. is not currently a primary candidate at second base despite playing 129 games there last season for the Washington Nationals, noting that the team considers him primarily at first base.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Jazz Chisholm Jr. on the injured list?
Jazz Chisholm Jr. suffered a sprained right thumb while sliding into second base during the eighth inning of Tuesday’s game against the Colorado Rockies.
How long will Jazz Chisholm Jr. be out?
According to manager Aaron Boone, Chisholm will have no baseball activities for seven to 10 days while recovering from the thumb sprain, putting his return for the remainder of the regular season in question.
Who is replacing Jazz Chisholm Jr. on the Yankees roster?
A source told MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch that the Yankees will recall Anthony Volpe from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre once Chisholm is officially placed on the injured list. José Caballero is also expected to handle reps at second base.
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