Yankees' Chisholm Sidelined with Thumb Sprain
New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right thumb. The injury occurred during Tuesday's game when he slid into second base and his thumb hit a fielder's cleat. Manager Aaron Boone said Chisholm will be out of baseball activities for seven to ten days.
Chisholm was in the midst of a strong offensive surge, batting .391 over his previous 15 games, and had reached 40 stolen bases, a Yankees milestone not achieved since Brett Gardner in 2011. The injury occurred when his thumb struck Colorado shortstop Ezequiel Tovar's cleat during a slide at second base.
This marks the 18th injured-list placement for the Yankees this season. With Chisholm sidelined, Jose Caballero started at second base, while Anthony Volpe—who has hit .295 with 10 homers in Triple-A—was scratched from the minor league lineup, hinting at a potential recall.
The Yankees' playoff push could be affected by this latest injury, as they navigate a crowded wild-card race with 18 games remaining. Fans may feel heightened anxiety over the team's mounting injury list, which now includes 18 players. However, the potential promotion of Anthony Volpe could offer a silver lining, giving supporters a fresh storyline to follow during the season's critical final stretch.