Jazz Chisholm Jr. Expresses Desire to Remain with Yankees

Jazz Chisholm Jr., a second baseman for the New York Yankees, is nearing free agency and has expressed a desire to remain with the team. The Yankees secured a playoff spot with 93 wins this season, despite missing star player Aaron Judge for much of the year.

In the postseason, the Yankees swept the Red Sox in the Wild Card round but were eliminated by the Rays in the ALDS. Chisholm, who struggled both offensively and defensively during the playoffs, was left out of the starting lineup for two games and faced criticism from fans after a disappointing performance.

Chisholm's 2026 season saw a decline in his offensive production, with his batting average dropping to .231 and his home run total falling to 19. While he stole a career-high 41 bases, his overall performance was below league average. As he approaches free agency, Chisholm is one of the more established hitters available, but the Yankees are unlikely to extend him a qualifying offer.