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Jazz Chisholm Jr. Leaves Game with Groin Injury

6/19/2026

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Summary

Chisholm Exits

Jazz Chisholm Jr. left Thursday's game against the Chicago White Sox after a foul ball struck his groin.
Chisholm went 0-1, grounding out to first base.
Anthony Volpe pinch-hit, drew a walk and was caught stealing.
Volpe moved to shortstop while Jose Caballero shifted to second base.
The Yankees are 45-27, lead the AL East by 3.5 games and will host the Cincinnati Reds.

Summary

Benintendi Grand Slam

Andrew Benintendi hit a pinch-hit grand slam off Yankees reliever Camilo Doval in the eighth inning, giving the Chicago White Sox a 5–1 win.
Sean Burke entered after left-hander Bryan Hudson and pitched 7 1/3 innings, allowing one run while limiting the Yankees to five hits.
The 5–1 win prevented the Yankees from completing a three-game sweep of the series.

Summary

Chisholm Out

Jazz Chisholm Jr. is out with an injury, a setback for the Yankees as they try to complete a series sweep of the White Sox.
In 2025, Chisholm posted a .242/.332/.481 slash line with a career-high 31 home runs.
Through 69 games, he added 10 doubles, 10 home runs and 30 RBIs.
ESPN analyst Jorge Castillo called Chisholm’s absence “agony” and said his return date is uncertain.

Summary

Chisholm Day-to-Day

Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s groin injury moved him to day-to-day, prompting fantasy owners to reassess his weekly lineup eligibility.
He is batting .229 with a .317 OBP and has 10 HRs and 20 SBs in his first 69 games.
Yahoo leagues rank Chisholm as the top fantasy second baseman on 99 % of rosters, reflecting his 30 RBIs, 37 runs in 284 PA and high demand despite injury.

History

Historical Context

In 1998 the New York Yankees, led by the “Core Four” and a deep roster, posted a then-American League record 114 regular-season victories, proving depth could offset injuries. The 2025 Yankees face a similar test after shortstop Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s groin strain, while the Chicago White Sox have capitalized on the opening with Andrew Benintendi’s pinch-hit grand slam.

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Chisholm Exits

Jazz Chisholm Jr. left Thursday's game against the Chicago White Sox after a foul ball struck his groin.
Chisholm went 0-1, grounding out to first base.
Anthony Volpe pinch-hit, drew a walk and was caught stealing.
Volpe moved to shortstop while Jose Caballero shifted to second base.
The Yankees are 45-27, lead the AL East by 3.5 games and will host the Cincinnati Reds.

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