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Jazz Chisholm Jr. Exits After Foul Ball Bounces Up and Strikes His Groin

The play forced immediate defensive shifts for the Yankees as the team awaits medical testing and any roster moves.

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Jun 18, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) reacts after hitting himself with a foul ball in the fourth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
May 15, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) looks on during the third inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Chisholm was hit in the groin by a foul ball that bounced off the ground and immediately left Thursday night’s game after walking off with a trainer, according to ESPN and game reports.
  • Anthony Volpe pinch-hit for Chisholm, drew a walk and later moved to shortstop while Jose Caballero shifted to second base to cover the vacancy.
  • Chisholm entered the night hitting roughly .229 with 10 home runs this season and is a two-time All-Star whose presence matters to New York’s lineup.
  • The Yankees are 45–27 and hold a 3.5-game lead in the AL East while already managing injuries to core players including Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton.
  • The team has not announced an injured-list move and is awaiting medical results; fan reaction online focused on the freak nature of the play and protective gear questions.