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Yankees Set Chisholm Jr. on Rehab Track, Target Third Base Reinforcements

General manager Brian Cashman has prioritized adding a right-handed third baseman before the July 31 trade deadline.

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 20: Yoán Moncada #5 of the Los Angeles Angels celebrates his three-run home run against the Athletics in the top of the fifth inning at Sutter Health Park on May 20, 2025 in Sacramento, California.
DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 23: Kyle Farmer #6 of the Colorado Rockies takes an at-bat during the fourth inning against the New York Yankees at Coors Field on May 23, 2025 in Denver, Colorado.
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Overview

  • Manager Aaron Boone confirmed Jazz Chisholm Jr. completed a full workout on Tuesday and could begin a rehab assignment as soon as Thursday at Double-A Somerset after sustaining a right oblique strain.
  • New York is scouting right-handed third basemen such as Yoan Moncada, Addison Barger and Ke’Bryan Hayes to replace Oswaldo Cabrera, who is sidelined with a fractured ankle.
  • Giancarlo Stanton has progressed to live batting practice and is expected to start a rehab assignment in mid-June following tendinitis in both elbows.
  • Luis Gil will resume mound work on Friday after recovering from a right lat strain, bolstering the rotation ahead of potential deadline moves.
  • The Yankees maintain a 32-20 record and a six-game lead in the American League East thanks to consistent production from leaders like Aaron Judge and DJ LeMahieu.