
The New York Yankees announced on Thursday that All-Star infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. has officially started a rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset. Chisholm hasn’t played since late April due to a right oblique strain suffered in a game against the Baltimore Orioles. The 27-year-old, who was acquired by the Yankees before last year’s trade deadline, was off to a shaky start in 2025.
Through 30 games this season, Chisholm was batting just .181 (19-for-105), but he still managed to hit seven home runs, drive in 17 RBIs, steal six bases, and post an OPS of .714. He had a wRC+ of 105 and contributed 0.9 fWAR. This year, he has played exclusively at second base, whereas last year with the Yankees he mainly played third base, and the Marlins had used him in center field before the trade.
Chisholm played a significant role in the Yankees’ run to the World Series last season. After hitting .249 with 13 home runs in 101 games with Miami in the first half of 2024, he improved to a .273 average with 11 home runs in 46 games with New York in the second half. He also hit two home runs in the postseason.
Despite Chisholm’s absence, the Yankees have maintained their hot streak and entered Friday’s World Series rematch against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 35-20 record, leading the American League East by seven games over the Tampa Bay Rays. However, they have struggled to get consistent production at third base, the position Chisholm might take up upon his return.

On Thursday, Chisholm is scheduled to play third base for Double-A Somerset and may switch positions midseason when he rejoins the Yankees. Manager Aaron Boone said, “We’ll see. I want him to work over there this week in his games. We’ll keep that flexibility and make a decision one way or the other.”
When Will Jazz Chisholm Return to Yankees?
Yankees manager Aaron Boone mentioned that Chisholm could return as early as the first week of June. His activation would be a major lift for a Yankees lineup that currently leads MLB in home runs (88), slugging percentage (.466), and OPS (.809).
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