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Yankees Hesitate on Infield Shuffle as Third-Base Trade Talks Begin

Manager Aaron Boone has held off on swapping Jazz Chisholm Jr. and DJ LeMahieu despite defensive lapses that have prompted a search for a hot-corner upgrade.

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 10: Eugenio Suárez #28 of the Arizona Diamondbacks gives a thumbs up to Alek Thomas #5 after hitting a two run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the second inning at Chase Field on July 10, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 29: Jazz Chisholm Jr. #13 of the New York Yankees celebrates with Anthony Volpe #11 after hitting a third inning home run against the Milwaukee Brewers at Yankee Stadium on March 29, 2025 in New York City.

Overview

  • Jazz Chisholm Jr. has appeared at third base in 84 of his 115 starts this season, even though he insists that second base is his natural position.
  • Both Chisholm and DJ LeMahieu carry negative defensive metrics, with Chisholm at minus-two Outs Above Average at third and LeMahieu at minus-one at second.
  • Aaron Boone has said the team will "talk through" any potential switch of Chisholm and LeMahieu, leaving the infield configuration unsettled.
  • New York’s front office has opened trade discussions for a third baseman, with Rockies infielder Ryan McMahon emerging as a likely target.
  • Chisholm’s offense remains strong, as he slashed .318/.378/.614 with seven homers and 19 RBI in June, but the Yankees have lost 13 of their last 20 games.