Monday night was not a good night for the New York Yankees. They suffered a big loss against the Chicago White Sox with a final score of CWS 12, NYY 2. However, the game was not the only setback for the Yankees. Jazz Chisholm Jr., who was recently acquired by the team before the trade deadline, left the game in the seventh inning due to a left elbow injury. The team has announced that he will undergo tests on Tuesday to determine the extent of the injury.
Chisholm sustained the injury while sliding into home plate in the fifth inning. Despite sliding in safely before the tag, he was seen flexing his arm in the dugout after the slide. Chisholm remained in the game to play defense for two more innings but was eventually replaced by a pinch-hitter in the seventh inning.
Since joining the Yankees from the Miami Marlins, Chisholm has been a standout performer, hitting seven home runs in his first 13 games with the team. Before the injury on Monday night, he went 2 for 3 at the plate, maintaining a season average of .257/.328/.445 with 20 home runs and 26 stolen bases. It is worth noting that Chisholm has been playing out of position at third base for the Yankees, as he is more accustomed to center field, shortstop, and second base.
In the event that Chisholm is sidelined due to the injury, the Yankees may have to rely on a platoon of Oswaldo Cabrera and DJ LeMahieu at third base. Despite the setback, the Yankees are currently at a 70-50 record for the season, trailing the Baltimore Orioles by just half a game in the AL East division standings.
The injury to Chisholm is a concerning development for the Yankees as they look to maintain their position in the playoff race. The team will have to wait for the results of the tests to determine the next steps for Chisholm and the impact his absence may have on the lineup. As the season progresses, the Yankees will need to adapt and adjust to ensure they remain competitive in the tough AL East division.