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Jazz Chisholm Jr. Goes 2-for-3 in Rehab, Puts Third Base in Play for Early-June Return

New York’s division-leading club eyes keeping DJ LeMahieu at second base with Chisholm’s imminent activation triggering an infield realignment.

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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Overview

  • Chisholm opened his rehab assignment May 29 with Double-A Somerset, playing third base and finishing 2-for-3 with a double and a walk.
  • Manager Aaron Boone said he will evaluate Chisholm’s work at third this week before deciding on his primary position upon activation, projected for early June.
  • Shifting Chisholm to third would allow LeMahieu, batting .184 since returning from the IL, to remain at his natural second base spot.
  • Oswald Peraza, who has posted a .569 OPS in 89 plate appearances at third, could see his playing time reduced when Chisholm rejoins the Yankees.
  • Chisholm’s return will bolster New York’s AL East–leading lineup, which has navigated multiple injuries, including the season-ending loss of Oswaldo Cabrera.