The New York Yankees took a leap of faith to acquire versatile infielder/outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr from the Miami Marlins at the midseason trade deadline. Keeping aside the attitude concerns, the Yanks’ front office took a plunge, and it paid off instantly as Jazz hit four home runs in as many games since debut.
However, the dream run came to a halt as Jazz Chisholm Jr encountered a serious injury. The injury, sustained during a road game against the Chicago White Sox, was severe enough to potentially end Chisholm’s 2024 season abruptly. However, the infielder rose above the challenges to mark a surpassingly quicker return.
Jazz Chisholm Recovered From UCL Injury In Just 10 Days
New York Yankees infielder/outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. was placed on the injured list with a left elbow sprain retroactive on August 13, 2024. This move followed a UCL injury he sustained while sliding into home plate during a 12-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox. A day later, manager Aaron Boone confirmed the injury, and the Yanks continued to evaluate its severity to determine if surgery was necessary. Meanwhile, despite the injury, Chisholm remained optimistic. “I’m not super concerned about it,” he said, citing positive results from initial tests. Although he initially stayed in the game, he was removed before his next at-bat as the soreness became more noticeable.
At the time of the injury, Jazz Chisholm was hitting .316 with seven home runs, 11 RBIs, 13 runs, five stolen bases, and an impressive 1.062 OPS over 14 games. He also adapted to playing third base, a new position for him. Amid a surgery scare, Jazz remained confident that the injury was not serious throughout and slated his return timeline to 10 days, which was deemed a long shot by manager Aaron Boone. However, defying the preset notions, Chisholm returned within his timeline, which left Boone surprised. He praised the third baseman’s self-confidence and termed the early return a miracle. Since then, Chisholm has been a consistent hitter for the New York Yankees. He is set to play his first playoffs in pinstripes and finally be able to live his childhood dream at the Yankee Stadium, has got Jazz super excited ahead of the ALDS series. “To do it in Yankee Stadium, I’m super excited,” Jazz said.
Yankees Jazz Chisholm Banks On His Speed For Postseason
Jazz Chisholm Jr. believes his speed will be a significant asset for the New York Yankees during the postseason. However, he emphasizes that it’s not just about raw speed. “I feel like I’m more of a smart baserunner than just a fast one,” Chisholm said, highlighting his awareness of the bases.
As for the rest of the lineup, Chisholm acknowledges the power they bring to the plate. “The guys already crush homers, so that’s all we need right there,” he added, showing confidence in the Yankees’ ability to rely on their heavy hitters. With a lineup full of home run power, Chisholm’s smart baserunning could offer a different dynamic to complement the team’s offense.
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