Yankees activate 2B Jazz Chisholm Jr. following short IL stint with sprained right thumb
Chisholm returns after missing 12 games, giving New York its regular second baseman as Anthony Volpe shifts back to shortstop.
- On Tuesday, the New York Yankees activated Jazz Chisholm Jr. from the 10-day injured list following a 12-game absence due to a sprained right thumb. He returned batting sixth and playing second base against the Tampa Bay Rays.
- The injury occurred September 10 during a slide at second base in a 5-3 win over the Colorado Rockies when Chisholm's thumb hit the opposing shortstop's cleat. To clear a roster spot, the Yankees optioned Max Schuemann to the FCL Yankees.
- Before the layoff, Chisholm batted.391 with two homers and six RBIs over 15 games. Overall this season, the infielder is hitting.232 with 19 homers and 55 RBIs in 134 games while eligible for free agency.
- Anthony Volpe, who started 10 times at second base during the absence, has been removed from the lineup for the nightcap. Manager Aaron Boone said "Well see," regarding Volpe's future playing time.
- Seeking to sweep the doubleheader against the Tampa Bay Rays, the Yankees face an opponent needing a win to clinch the AL East. Chisholm's return strengthens the roster for the final stretch of the 2026 season.
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Yankees Quickly Make Anthony Volpe Change Amid Jazz Chisholm Jr. News
On Tuesday night, the New York Yankees will play the second game of their series with the Tampa Bay Rays. They won the first (on Tuesday afternoon) by a score of 2-0. Anthony Volpe (who started at second base) finished with three strikeouts and no hits. Yankees Make Volpe Change Amid Chisholm Jr. News Ahead […]
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Yankees activate 2B Jazz Chisholm Jr. following short IL stint with sprained right thumb
NEW YORK (AP) — The Yankees activated Jazz Chisholm Jr. from the 10-day injured list Tuesday following a short absence with a sprained right thumb.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. on first game back from sprained right thumb
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