Overview
- Chisholm restated his 50 home run, 50 steal target during Wednesday’s Opening Day in San Francisco and logged his first steal in a 7-0 Yankees win.
- The 28-year-old said this spring he would seek about $35 million per year over eight to ten years if approached now, as he plays 2026 on a $10.2 million deal that expires after the season.
- General manager Brian Cashman signaled the team will let the season play out, a stance that points away from an early extension.
- Multiple analysts say a trade becomes realistic if New York slips from contention or if demanded terms exceed what the Yankees will entertain.
- Chisholm’s 2025 breakout—31 homers, 31 steals, All-Star and Silver Slugger honors—plus public praise from Aaron Judge underpins projections that range from a mega extension, such as a 10-year, $300 million call by Jim Bowden, to deadline-move scenarios highlighted by FanSided and The Sporting News.