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Jazz Chisholm Jr. to Miss Crucial Stretch as Yankees Place Infielder on 10-Day IL
9/10/2026, 3:48:21 AM
Core Event
The New York Yankees placed second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. on the 10-day injured list after imaging confirmed a sprained right thumb. The injury occurred when Chisholm slid head-first into second base during the eighth inning of the Yankees’ 5-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. He stayed in the game but exited after a poor throw in the ninth. Manager Aaron Boone said Chisholm will be shut down from all baseball activities for seven to ten days, a span that overlaps the final 18 regular-season games.
Background & Context
New York entered the final stretch of the season four games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League East while holding the top wild-card spot. The Yankees have already lost three players to the injured list since Aug. 23 (pitchers Ryan Weathers, Fernando Cruz and outfielder Trent Grisham). Chisholm’s absence adds to the roster strain as the club chases the division title.
Data & Statistics
- Season line: .232/.312/.403, 19 HR, 55 RBIs, 40 stolen bases in 134 games.
- Recent performance: .391 average with a 1.028 OPS in his last 15 games (18 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBIs).
- Team outlook: 18 games remaining; Yankees trailing the Rays by four games while leading the AL wild-card race.
Official Statements & Responses
Boone noted the thumb “is numb” and called the loss “definitely a blow.” He confirmed the club will recall shortstop Anthony Volpe from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to fill the roster spot, adding that Volpe has been “really productive down there.” Boone also expressed respect for Chisholm’s work ethic, saying, “I have a ton of respect for the person and the player.”
On-the-Ground Reports
José Caballero started at second base the day after Chisholm’s injury, while Amed Rosario and Luis García Jr. were mentioned as possible fill-ins. Volpe, the reigning International League Player of the Week, was slated to join the major-league roster on Thursday.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I feel like he has been really putting together some of his best at-bats of the season for an extended stretch,” — Aaron Boone, Yankees manager
- “I feel like he’s in a really good spot,” — Aaron Boone, Yankees manager
- “I have a ton of respect for the person and the player,” — Aaron Boone, Yankees manager
Why It Matters
Chisholm’s injury comes at a pivotal moment as the Yankees vie for the division crown and a favorable playoff seed. His speed and recent offensive surge have been integral to New York’s late-season push. The loss forces the team to rely on depth players and may influence the outcome of the upcoming series against the Rays.
What’s Next
The Yankees plan to activate Anthony Volpe on Thursday, giving him a chance to contribute at second base while Chisholm completes his IL stint. The club will reassess the infielder’s status after the seven-to-ten-day window, with the regular season concluding in roughly two weeks.
