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Barring a mind-boggling collapse, the New York Yankees (49-40) will probably clinch a playoff berth in an overall weak American League. They have glaring problems , however, and those issues may have just gotten worse. Jazz Chisholm Jr. left Sunday afternoon's game against the Minnesota Twins with right big toe discomfort. X-rays did not reveal any damage , per The Athletic's Brendan Kuty, but the two-time All-Star was seemingly walking with caution.
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The Yankees have now dropped nine of their last 10 games following a 6-1 home loss versus the Twins. What was supposed to be a get-right series just further exposed the team's current limitations, as injuries pile up. Aaron Boone cannot afford to dig even deeper when he fills out the lineup card. Chisholm has scuffled in 2026, to be clear, but he remains one of the most important members of this offense.
The 2025 Silver Slugger Award winner is batting .225 with 12 home runs, 33 RBIs and 26 stolen bases through 85 games played this season. Despite that scant production, he still boasts the combination of power and speed that the Yankees presently covet. Boone will ideally have an update to share during the postgame press conference.
Although Chisholm can frustrate fans with his shenanigans , the 28-year-old second baseman is still a talented player who loves wearing the Pinstripes. It is imperative that he breaks out of his funk.
New York believes a healthy Aaron Judge will help the lineup regain its potency. The three-time MVP's presence should take pressure off both Cody Bellinger and Ben Rice , both of whom struggled profusely in June. A healthy Giancarlo Stanton can provide a sizable boost as well. But Jazz Chisholm Jr. is the wild card.
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If the Bahamian left-handed hitter can consistently add value in the batter's box, the Yankees could be positioned to win the AL pennant. That is a big "if,' though, and the same may apply to his health.
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