On Monday night, the New York Yankees opened up a three-game series with the Orioles in Baltimore.
After getting swept by the Milwaukee Brewers, they lost to the Orioles by a score of 3-2.
Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s struggles continued, as he had three strike outs (and no hits) in four at-bats.
Yankees Manager Makes Chisholm Jr. Statement
After the game, manager Aaron Boone was asked about Chisholm Jr. (via YES Network).
Boone: “You have high expectations and obviously, he’s an outstanding player… You sense guys feeling it when you’re a month plus in and you’re not doing what the back of your baseball card is… Probably feeling that a little bit. Probably pressing a little too much, trying to do a little too much. He’s gonna get it going, I have no doubt about that.”
Chisholm Jr. is batting .201 with 30 hits, four home runs, 14 RBI’s, 17 runs and 11 stolen bases in 41 games this season.
The 28-year-old is coming off a season where he was an All-Star.
He is in his third year playing for New York.
Chisholm Jr.’s Background
Chisholm Jr. started out with the Miami Marlins.
He spent the first four and a half seasons of his career in Miami (before getting traded to New York).
Over seven seasons, Chisholm Jr. has made two All-Star Games (and won one Silver Slugger).
After the 2026 season, he will become a free agent.
Yankees Right Now
The Yankees are in the middle of a four-game losing streak.
They are now the second-place team in the American League East with a 26-16 record in 42 games.
On the road, the Yankees have gone 12-10 in 22 games away from the Bronx.
Following two more games with the Orioles, they will visit the New York Mets at Citi Field on Friday.
Chisholm Jr. helped the Yankees reach the World Series in 2024.
New York Yankees Manager Makes Honest Jazz Chisholm Jr. Statement