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Jazz Chisholm Jr. Delivers Two‑Hit Game as Yankees Take Series From Blue Jays

A modest on‑field rebound matters because Chisholm is in a contract year and his ongoing strikeout and contact problems still threaten his playoff role and free‑agent value.

Overview

  • The Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-3 on Sunday and Chisholm recorded two hits, including a two‑run homer that capped the win.
  • Chisholm said he does not know why he has struggled, noting many hard‑hit balls have gone directly to defenders and describing recent lineouts as bad luck.
  • After the game Chisholm pushed back at a reporter who asked if free‑agency pressure affected him, telling the reporter to move on to the next question.
  • Manager Aaron Boone said he never wavered in his confidence and called Chisholm an important part of the roster while noting the team will pick spots for him.
  • Season‑long metrics still show a pronounced slump — a career‑low OPS, roughly 30–35 percent strikeout rate and a specific weakness versus four‑seam fastballs — leaving his late‑season role and market value unresolved.