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Yankees Shift Jazz Chisholm Jr. Back to Second Base as LeMahieu Moves to Bench

Boone cited Chisholm’s plus-three Outs Above Average at second base versus minus-three at third as the basis for the move.

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Jul 3, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm (13) in the dugout before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images/File Photo
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JULY 04: Ke'Bryan Hayes #13 of the Pittsburgh Pirates throws to first base during the game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on July 04, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The Seattle Mariners won 6-0.

Overview

  • Boone announced on the Talkin’ Yanks podcast that Chisholm will return full time to second base starting with Tuesday’s game against the Mariners, ending his 28-game run at third.
  • Chisholm’s defensive metrics support the move, with a plus-three Outs Above Average at second base versus minus-three at third, and he has battled right shoulder soreness on throws.
  • DJ LeMahieu will transition to a reserve role, removing him from regular duties at both second and third base.
  • Oswald Peraza will handle third base in the interim, and the Yankees have made trade inquiries on candidates like Ke’Bryan Hayes to secure a long-term hot-corner solution before the July 31 deadline.
  • Since returning from an oblique injury, Chisholm has slashed .308/.380/.589 with eight home runs, ranking second on the team in OPS.