The New York Yankees are in urgent need of offensive reinforcement, especially in the middle infield, which makes Miami Marlins’ outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. an appealing candidate on paper.
However, concerns about his personality fitting into the Yankees’ clubhouse are causing hesitation within the organization, according to ESPN’s Jorge Castillo.
The Yankees have considered acquiring Chisholm, but he has a reputation for clashing with teammates, a factor that might deter not just the Yankees but other teams as well. While primarily an outfielder in recent seasons, Chisholm has shown he can still handle infield duties, reminiscent of his debut in 2020.
The urgency for the Yankees stems from underperformance in their current roster, with minimal contributions from second baseman Gleyber Torres and third baseman DJ LeMahieu. Despite Chisholm’s offensive potential—boasting a .251 batting average with 13 home runs and 21 stolen bases this season—the Yankees must weigh whether his addition might disrupt team chemistry more than it would bolster their lineup.
Chisholm is widely expected to be traded before the July 30 deadline, but the Yankees’ decision will hinge on balancing his talent against potential clubhouse discord. This article was initially published by Larry Brown Sports and has been republished with permission.
