New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. is heading to the 10-day injured list with a right thumb sprain, according to manager Aaron Boone, who spoke to reporters including Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. The anticipated roster move removes a key offensive weapon from the Yankees’ lineup during the final stretch of the regular season, with only 18 games remaining before the postseason.
The Injury and Recovery Timeline
According to Boone, the infielder will have zero baseball activity for seven to 10 days before the team re-evaluates his status. With less than three weeks left on the regular-season schedule, that recovery window means Chisholm might not return until the playoffs, as reported by CBS Sports.
This absence marks Chisholm’s first injured list stint of the 2026 season. Prior to the setback, the 28-year-old was on track to surpass his previous career high of 147 games played, having already logged 134 appearances this year.
Offensive Production and Stolen Base Race
Before the injury, Chisholm maintained his trademark mix of power and speed for New York. Across 520 plate appearances, he posted a .232/.312/.403 slash line with 19 home runs and 55 RBIs, alongside 40 stolen bases, matching his career-high steal total.
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That speed output places Chisholm right in the middle of an American League race. Chandler Simpson stole his 40th base to tie Chisholm atop the AL leaderboard, while Bobby Witt Jr. sits close behind with 39 thefts. With Chisholm sidelined, Simpson and Witt will battle for the stolen base crown.
Did You Know? Jazz Chisholm Jr. is in his sixth major league season. His 40 stolen bases in 2026 match a personal best, putting him neck-and-neck with speedsters Chandler Simpson and Bobby Witt Jr. for the AL stolen base lead.
Infield Replacements: Jose Caballero and Triple-A Options
Jose Caballero stepped in to start at second base following the injury and is expected to see near-regular playing time at the keystone. While Caballero carries an underwhelming .292 on-base percentage and an 85 wRC+, he has hit 13 home runs and swiped 31 bases this year. Defensively, Caballero represents a steady glove, posting positive Defensive Runs Saved in all four of his major league seasons—contrasting with Chisholm’s career-worst -8 DRS at second base in 2026.
Chisholm’s absence could also clear a path for Anthony Volpe to rejoin the big-league club, though Greg Joyce of the New York Post notes that Volpe was in the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre lineup alongside utilityman Max Schuemann. Oswaldo Cabrera remains another internal option for manager Aaron Boone, having already logged major league experience at all four infield positions this season.
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