Jazz Chisholm Jr. Gives Update After Leaving Yankees Wild Win With Injury

Lost in what turned out to be a wild Yankees’ win over the Astros on Thursday night was the concern about Jazz Chisholm Jr., who exited early with contusions to both knees.  The injuries were sustained on separate plays, including a collision while tagging out José Altuve in the third inning. Chisholm returned for one final at-bat but was clearly limping and left immediately after.

Despite the scare, however,  Chisholm was optimistic when asked by YES Network’s Meredith Marakovitz that he would be available for Friday night’s crucial series-opening game against the Toronto Blue Jays at the Stadium. 

“Just get in tonight, keep on icing on them, and I’ll be ready to go tomorrow,” he said. “They feel a little bit better. … I feel like tomorrow they’re gonna feel a lot better.” 

We know how vital he’s been to New York’s offense. 

Over 106 games, Chisholm is batting .243/.341/.501 with 28 HR, 70 RBI, 26 stolen bases, and a robust .842 OPS—all while ranking fourth on the club in OPS. 

This is a player who relies as much on his legs as his bat; however, he skates past infielders with speed, turning gappers into doubles, and powering the bases with agility and speed. Now you have to wonder: even if he passes a morning test, how effective can he be when those wheels are bruised?

Chisholm is not just a batsman—he's a whirlwind on the basepaths and in the infield.

He brings power, wheels, and he sacrifices his body for defense.  B The Yankees need his production and the threat of his speed, something that can be seriously tamed by sore knees.