Overview
- Video from Monday showed Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. with a green Charms Blow Pop in his mouth while playing second base during New York’s 5-3 loss to Detroit.
- Manager Aaron Boone told the Talkin’ Yanks podcast he was upset, said “That pisses me off,” and confirmed he spoke with Chisholm to stop the behavior.
- The Yankees described the matter as an appearance and safety concern that was handled internally and will not continue as part of team standards.
- Chisholm responded on the field the next night with a go-ahead two-run homer and then held up a container of lollipops to the television camera in the dugout.
- The episode adds to a running narrative about Chisholm’s on-field optics, past incidents and uneven production this season, a dynamic that could affect team chemistry and his value in free agency.