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Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s Slump Deepens in Yankees Contract Year

Underlying metrics point to a real drop from 2025, prompting talk of infield help.

Overview

  • Chisholm is mired in a cold spell with just 8 hits in his last 48 at-bats and a .491 OPS over that 13-game stretch, leaving his season OPS near .600.
  • The Yankees sat him Tuesday against the Orioles, turning to Amed Rosario at second base as they searched for a spark.
  • Chisholm acknowledged he is not swinging well and said he is working to adjust, while manager Aaron Boone and teammate Ben Rice voiced confidence he will rebound.
  • Statcast comparisons show a steep slide in contact quality, with his barrel rate dropping from 15% last year to about 6% and his expected wOBA down to .262, metrics that estimate how well the ball is typically hit.
  • Fresh commentary highlighted by The Sporting News cites SNY analysis that the team could consider adding an infielder at the trade deadline if the struggles continue.