Yankees Place Chisholm on IL with Sprained Thumb

The update

The New York Yankees are placing second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right thumb, manager Aaron Boone announced Wednesday. Chisholm suffered the injury during a headfirst slide into second base in Tuesday’s game against the Rockies. Tests revealed the sprain, which will require Chisholm to be shut down from baseball activities for seven to ten days.

Why it matters

The injury comes at a crucial time for the Yankees, who are currently holding the top American League wild-card spot but trail the Rays by four games in the AL East race with just 18 games remaining. Chisholm, 28, had been performing well recently, batting .391 with a 1.028 OPS over his last 15 games. His absence creates a significant hole in the lineup and defensive alignment as New York pushes toward the postseason.

What to watch

The Yankees are expected to recall Anthony Volpe from Triple-A to take Chisholm’s spot on the roster. José Caballero started at second base Wednesday, with Amed Rosario and Luis Garcia Jr. also potential options. The team will monitor Chisholm’s recovery timeline, as the estimated shutdown period could keep him sidelined through the end of the regular season and potentially impact the early rounds of the playoffs.

Sources

• espn.com — Details on Chisholm's injury and replacement options
• Associated Press — Manager's comments on the injury timeline
• cbssports.com — Impact on Yankees' playoff positioning