New York Yankees Announce Jazz Chisholm Jr. Decision During Mariners Series

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 17: Jazz Chisholm Jr. #13 of the New York Yankees looks on during the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Yankee Stadium on July 17, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)

The New York Yankees are slated to play Game 2 of a three-game series with the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium at 7:05 p.m. EDT on Wednesday.

The Yankees won the first game 4-1 on Tuesday.

Ahead of Wednesday’s game, the Yankees announced a decision regarding Jazz Chisholm Jr.

New York Yankees Reveal Jazz Chisholm Jr. News During Mariners Series

GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 11: Jazz Chisholm Jr. #13 of the New York Yankees throws to first base during the seventh inning against the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium on August 11, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)

Chisholm is batting sixth for the Yankees on Wednesday. He hit fifth on Tuesday.

Here is the Yankees’ full lineup for Wednesday:

1. Trent Grisham CF
2. Ben Rice DH
3. Spencer Jones RF
4. Luis Garcia Jr. 1B
5. Heliot Ramos LF
6. Jazz Chisholm JR. 2B
7. Ryan McMahon 3B
8. Austin Wells C
9. George Lombard Jr. SS

Here is the Mariners’ lineup:

1. Taylor Ward DH
2. Cole Young 2B
3. Randy Arozarena LF
4. Dominic Canzone RF
5. Julio Rodríguez CF
6. Josh Naylor 1B
7. Brendan Donovan 3B
8. Cal Raleigh C
9. Colt Emerson SS

GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 11: Jazz Chisholm Jr. #13 of the New York Yankees (R) celebrates with Luis Garcia Jr. #26 after scoring during the seventh inning against the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium on August 11, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)

Chisholm appeared to hurt his ankle during Tuesday night’s game. He remained in the game, and MLB.com provided an update on the second baseman following the Yankees’ victory.

MLB.com wrote (on August 11): “Rolled his ankle outwardly after attempting to pick up a bobbled grounder while going to his right in the ninth inning on Aug. 11 — stayed in to finish the game. Said manager Aaron Boone postgame: “I hope he’s OK.””

Looking at Jazz Chisholm Jr.

GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 04: Jazz Chisholm Jr. #13 of the New York Yankees reacts after hitting a solo home run during the second inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Yankee Stadium on August 04, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

After posting 4.1 bWAR and an .813 OPS with 31 home runs in 2025, Chisholm has had a disappointing season.

The second baseman has posted 0.8 bWAR with a poor .217/.297/.395 slash line, 17 home runs and 47 RBI this year.

New York Yankees Starting Pitcher Tonight

GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JULY 31: Will Warren #29 of the New York Yankees delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 31, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Sage Zipeto/Getty Images)

Will Warren is slated to start for New York tonight.

The 27-year-old right-hander is 8-6 with a 4.18 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 114 strikeouts in 114 innings across 23 starts with the Yankees this season.

Seattle Mariners Starting Pitcher Tonight

GettySEATTLE, WASHINGTON – AUGUST 06: Bryce Miller #50 of the Seattle Mariners reacts during the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers at T-Mobile Park on August 06, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jack Compton/Getty Images)

Bryce Miller is expected to start for Seattle tonight.

The 27-year-old right-hander is 4-6 with a 3.08 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 79 strikeouts in 79 innings across 14 starts with the Mariners this season.