ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 02: Jazz Chisholm Jr. #13 of the New York Yankees embraces teammates after scoring on an RBI single by Cody Bellinger #35 against the Los Angeles Angels during the tenth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 02, 2026 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
The New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 9-0 in Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday.
Game 2 of the series is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. EDT on Wednesday.
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 29: Ben Rice #22 of the New York Yankees celebrates after hitting a grand slam home run against the Boston Red Sox during the eighth inning in game one of the American League Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium on September 29, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
The Yankees will advance to the American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays if they win today. If the Red Sox win, there will be a Game 3 on Thursday.
The Yankees announced their lineup for Game 2, and it involves a notable decision on Jazz Chisholm Jr.
New York Yankees Make Jazz Chisholm Jr. Change Before Wild Card Game 2 vs. Red Sox
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 25: Jazz Chisholm Jr. #13 of the New York Yankees looks on during the sixth inning of game two of the doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on September 25, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
Chisholm was out of the lineup for Game 1 of the series. Left-hander Payton Tolle made the start on the mound for Boston yesterday. Anthony Volpe started at second base.
Chisholm hit just .218/.269/.381 against southpaws this season.
GettyANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 01: Jazz Chisholm Jr. #13 of the New York Yankees reacts after hitting a solo homerun during the first inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 01, 2026 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Chisholm slashed .231/.312/.399 with 19 home runs and 55 RBI over 137 games this season.
The Yankees have put Chisholm back in the lineup for Game 2. He will bat sixth and play second base. Volpe isn’t in the lineup.
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 29: Jazz Chisholm Jr. #13 of the New York Yankees looks on against the Boston Red Sox during the third inning in game one of the American League Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium on September 29, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 29: Ben Rice #22 of the New York Yankees celebrates after hitting a grand slam home run against the Boston Red Sox during the eighth inning in game one of the American League Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium on September 29, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
Left-hander Max Fried will start for New York. Right-hander Sonny Gray is slated to start for Boston.
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The New York Yankees announced a decision before Game 2 of the Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium.
New York Yankees Announce Jazz Chisholm Jr. Decision Before Wild Card Game 2