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Jazz Chisholm Jr. Excels in Rehab Debut as Yankees Eye Third Base Return

His hot-corner debut could secure his place at third base, preserving DJ LeMahieu’s spot at second.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 30: Jazz Chisholm Jr. #13 of the New York Yankees is congratulated by Giancarlo Stanton #27 after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of Game Five of the 2024 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Yankee Stadium on October 30, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
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Jazz Chisholm during his rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset Patriots.
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Overview

  • Chisholm began his rehab assignment on May 29 with Double-A Somerset, playing third base and going 2-for-3 with a double and a walk.
  • Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he will assess Chisholm’s work at third this week to determine his role upon activation.
  • A return at third base would allow DJ LeMahieu to remain at second, maintaining infield continuity.
  • Oswaldo Cabrera’s season-ending ankle fracture has left a void at the hot corner that Chisholm is poised to fill.
  • Chisholm could be activated from the injured list as soon as the first week of June, adding depth to a lineup reshaped by multiple infield injuries.