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Jazz Chisholm Jr. Prioritizes MVP Over Payday as He Enters Yankees Walk Year

The 28-year-old enters a walk year on a $10.2 million deal following a 30-30 breakout.

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Oct 2, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) runs of the field between innings during game three of the Wildcard round for the 2025 MLB playoffs against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Speaking at spring training, Chisholm said he would not be satisfied without an AL MVP and stressed helping the Yankees win a World Series over focusing on money.
  • He signed a one-year, $10.2 million contract on Jan. 9 to avoid arbitration and is eligible for free agency after the 2026 season.
  • New York explored trade interest during the offseason but retained Chisholm for its 2026 roster.
  • Chisholm is coming off a 2025 campaign with 31 home runs, 31 steals and a .242/.332/.481 slash line.
  • The Yankees plan to lean on his power-speed profile in the middle of the order, though sharing the stage with multi-time AL MVP Aaron Judge could complicate any award bid.