Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. Likely Headed to Injured List Due to Elbow Injury

CHICAGO – New York Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. is expected to be placed on the injured list following a left elbow injury, as confirmed by manager Aaron Boone on Tuesday. Chisholm, 26, is dealing with an ulnar collateral ligament injury, and Boone indicated that further evaluations by medical professionals are underway, with a decision anticipated by Wednesday. The injury occurred during a headfirst slide while scoring in the fifth inning of Monday's game, which ended in a 12-2 defeat to the Chicago White Sox. Despite the setback, Chisholm downplayed the severity of the injury after the game, stating, "I'm not super concerned about it," and noted that initial tests were encouraging. Chisholm, who bats left-handed and throws right, has made an immediate impact since being acquired from the Miami Marlins just before the trade deadline. In 14 games with the Yankees, he has posted a .316 batting average, along with five home runs, 13 runs, and 11 RBIs. He is among a select group of players this season with at least 20 home runs and 25 stolen bases, highlighting his significance to the team. In Chisholm's potential absence, Boone mentioned that Oswaldo Cabrera would start at third base, with DJ LeMahieu also in line for playing time if the injury necessitates an IL stint. The Yankees are bracing for the impact of losing a key player as they navigate the remainder of the season.