Monday night was a tough night for the New York Yankees as they suffered a big loss against the Chicago White Sox. However, the night got even worse when trade deadline acquisition Jazz Chisholm Jr. had to leave the game in the seventh inning due to a left elbow injury. The team announced that he would undergo tests on Tuesday to determine the severity of the injury.
Chisholm sustained the injury while sliding into home plate in the fifth inning. Despite managing to touch home plate before the tag was applied by White Sox catcher Korey Lee, Chisholm was seen flexing his arm in the dugout after the slide. Despite staying in the game for two more innings to play defense, he was eventually replaced by a pinch-hitter in the seventh inning.
Since being acquired from the Miami Marlins at the trade deadline, Chisholm has been a key player for the Yankees, hitting seven home runs in his first 13 games with the team. Before the injury on Monday night, Chisholm went 2 for 3 in the game, maintaining a season average of .257 with 20 home runs and 26 stolen bases. It’s worth noting that Chisholm has been playing out of position at third base for the Yankees, having previously played in the outfield and infield positions.
In the event that Chisholm is sidelined due to his injury, the Yankees would likely turn to Oswaldo Cabrera and DJ LeMahieu to fill the gap at third base. Despite the setback, the Yankees are still in a good position in the AL East standings, just half a game behind the Baltimore Orioles with a season record of 70-50.
It’s important for the Yankees to assess Chisholm’s injury carefully and make decisions based on his recovery timeline. The team will need to adapt quickly to ensure they maintain their competitive edge as they push towards the postseason. Fans will be eagerly awaiting updates on Chisholm’s condition and hoping for a swift recovery for the talented infielder.