Overview
- Chisholm was struck in the groin by a foul ball that hit the dirt and ricocheted up during the Yankees’ game on Thursday, forcing him to leave in visible pain while trainers tended to him on the field.
- Yankees manager Aaron Boone said trainers would monitor the injury and the club carried out further checks overnight that led to Chisholm being cleared to play the very next day.
- Chisholm told reporters his pain level was “a million” after the hit and confirmed he has never worn a protective cup and does not plan to start wearing one now.
- Back in the lineup the following day, Chisholm homered in his first at‑bat, removing immediate playing‑time concern for the Yankees and avoiding a short‑term roster move.
- The episode has renewed public discussion about batting cups even as the Yankees continue to manage other injuries and keep Chisholm under routine monitoring for any delayed effects.