Monday night was a tough one for the New York Yankees as they suffered a big loss to the Chicago White Sox. On top of that, their trade deadline acquisition, Jazz Chisholm Jr., had to leave the game in the seventh inning due to a left elbow injury. The team has announced that he will undergo tests on Tuesday to assess the extent of the injury. Chisholm sustained the injury while sliding into home plate in the fifth inning. Despite flexing his arm in discomfort after the slide, he continued to play for two more innings before being replaced by a pinch-hitter in the seventh inning.
Since joining the Yankees from the Miami Marlins, Chisholm has been a valuable player, hitting seven home runs in his first 13 games with the team. Before his injury on Monday night, he had a successful game, going 2 for 3 at the plate. Overall, Chisholm has a season batting average of .257 with 20 home runs and 26 stolen bases. It’s worth noting that Chisholm has been playing at third base for the Yankees, a position that is new to him as he primarily played in the outfield and infield positions earlier in his career.
In the event that Chisholm has to miss playing time due to his injury, the Yankees will likely turn to a platoon of Oswaldo Cabrera and DJ LeMahieu at third base. Despite the setback on Monday, the Yankees currently have a season record of 70-50 and are trailing the Baltimore Orioles by just half a game in the AL East division standings.
Injuries are an unfortunate part of sports, and it’s always tough to see a player sidelined, especially during a crucial part of the season. The Yankees will be hoping for positive news from Chisholm’s tests and a swift recovery so that he can get back on the field and help the team in their push for a playoff spot. Stay tuned for updates on Chisholm’s condition as the team awaits further information following the medical examinations.