Overview
- A foul ball that bounced off the dirt struck Chisholm in the groin during the fourth inning of Thursday’s game, leaving him on the ground for several minutes before he was helped off and replaced by Anthony Volpe.
- Yankees manager Aaron Boone said trainers evaluated Chisholm and confirmed he was cleared to play the next night, and the team listed him as day-to-day with no immediate plan to place him on the injured list.
- Less than 24 hours after the incident Chisholm returned to the lineup and homered in his first at-bat, providing immediate on-field reassurance about his short-term availability.
- Chisholm told reporters his pain was “a million” but that he has never worn a protective cup and does not plan to start wearing one, a choice that drew fan and media attention and visible reactions from teammates on the dugout feed.
- The club will continue to monitor him closely because groin impacts can sometimes cause longer-term issues, and Chisholm’s availability matters as the Yankees manage other injured stars and approach the midseason roster decisions.