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The Yankees will be without Jazz Chisholm Jr. for at least four to six weeks. The infielder was placed on the injured list Friday with what manager Aaron Boone said is a "high-grade" right oblique strain.
That is worse than Chisholm had been expecting. An oblique injury often requires more than just a quick rest.
New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. dives toward third during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards on April 29, 2025.© Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images
But this stint might allow Chisholm to think about more than just healing his body.
According to The Athletic's Brendan Kuty, the Yankees are hoping Chisholm uses the time away to work on his approach at the plate. While he’s hit seven home runs and flashed moments of power, the overall production isn’t there. Chisholm is hitting just .181 with a .304 on-base percentage and a .714 OPS—well below his career average of .755.
Despite maintaining a respectable barrel rate of 14.9% and a hard-hit rate of 38.8%, his average exit velocity has dipped to 87.9 mph, indicating less impactful contact overall. Additionally, his strikeout rate has risen to 31.2%, up from 24.5% in 2024, suggesting increased difficulty in making consistent contact.
His performance against specific pitch types further compounds Chisholm's struggles. For instance, he's batting .182 against four-seam fastballs and .077 against sliders, with high whiff rates on both pitches. These challenges suggest that pitchers have identified and are exploiting weaknesses in his swing path or pitch recognition.
The Yankees will have to adjust to handle Chisholm’s absence, but they hope he sees this stretch away from the field as an opportunity. They don’t just need him healthy. They need him to return with a better approach.
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That is worse than Chisholm had been expecting. An oblique injury often requires more than just a quick rest.
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New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. dives toward third during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards on April 29, 2025.© Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images
But this stint might allow Chisholm to think about more than just healing his body.
According to The Athletic's Brendan Kuty, the Yankees are hoping Chisholm uses the time away to work on his approach at the plate. While he’s hit seven home runs and flashed moments of power, the overall production isn’t there. Chisholm is hitting just .181 with a .304 on-base percentage and a .714 OPS—well below his career average of .755.
Despite maintaining a respectable barrel rate of 14.9% and a hard-hit rate of 38.8%, his average exit velocity has dipped to 87.9 mph, indicating less impactful contact overall. Additionally, his strikeout rate has risen to 31.2%, up from 24.5% in 2024, suggesting increased difficulty in making consistent contact.
His performance against specific pitch types further compounds Chisholm's struggles. For instance, he's batting .182 against four-seam fastballs and .077 against sliders, with high whiff rates on both pitches. These challenges suggest that pitchers have identified and are exploiting weaknesses in his swing path or pitch recognition.
The Yankees will have to adjust to handle Chisholm’s absence, but they hope he sees this stretch away from the field as an opportunity. They don’t just need him healthy. They need him to return with a better approach.
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