NEW 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)
As a high-profile Silver Slugger, it’s no surprise he’s floating in endless rumors.
But one MLB writer is predicting he’ll land with an AL East rival.
Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. May Head to Toronto
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)
“Ernie Clement was a surprising All-Star for the Toronto Blue Jays, but he struggled mightily down the stretch, posting a .442 OPS from August 1 through the end of the regular season,” he wrote.
“That was not only the lowest mark among 161 qualified position players, but it ranked more than 60 points below the second-worst mark. Clement should not be guaranteed a starting role, which leaves second base open for Chisholm, a player whose strengths are where the Jays are weakest.”
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 11: Jazz Chisholm Jr. #13 of the New York Yankees takes his turn at bat against the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium on August 11, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
During Chisholm’s 2026 campaign, he was hitting .231/.312/.399 with a .711 OPS and 19 homers through 137 games.
He logged 16 doubles, three triples and 55 RBIs.
The year before, he slashed .242/.332/.481 with an .813 OPS and 31 homers through 130 games.
Along the way, he recorded 15 doubles, one triple and 80 RBIs.
As pointed out by Rotman, Chisholm has a tendency to strike out, but he balances himself by smacking home runs.
Looking at Chisholm’s Journey Through the Major Leagues
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 01: Jazz Chisholm Jr. #13 of the New York Yankees runs to first base after hitting a infield single during the ninth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium on July 01, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
Chisholm made his Major League Baseball debut with the Marlins on Sept. 1, 2020.
He spent five seasons in Florida before they traded him to the Yankees in exchange for minor leaguer Abrahan Ramirez, along with Agustín Ramírez and Jared Serna.
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 12: Jazz Chisholm Jr. #13 of the New York Yankees tosses his bat after advancing to first base on a bases-loaded walk allowing Ben Rice #22 (not pictured) to score during the seventh inning against the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium on August 12, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Shipping Chisholm out of New York would undoubtedly be a massive change for the organization and its fanbase, but seeing him land with an AL East rival would shake things up even more.
Maria Aldrich Maria Aldrich is a dedicated sportswriter who focuses on Major League Baseball for Heavy.com. In recent years, she has landed bylines across On SI, part of the Sports Illustrated network, and Last Word On Sports. Outside of writing, Maria hosts the Bleav in Texas Rangers podcast, where she provides baseball fans with the latest news, rumors and analysis. More about Maria Aldrich
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Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. Predicted To Join AL East Rival in Free Agency
The New York Yankees are on the verge of losing Jazz Chisholm Jr. in free agency.As a high-profile Silver Slugger, it’s no surprise he’s floating in endless rumors.But one MLB writer is predicting he’ll land with an AL East rival.Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. May Head to TorontoPer Zachary Rotman of FanSided, the Toronto Blue Jays […]
Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. Predicted To Join AL East Rival in Free Agency