On Tuesday night, the New York Yankees opened up a series with the Colorado Rockies in the Bronx.
They won by a score of 5-3.
UPDATE: Chelsea Janes of SNY reported the latest.
She wrote: “Jazz Chisholm Jr., who left the game in the bottom of the ninth, hurt his thumb sliding into second in the top of the inning. Boone said it’s numb right now, so they’ll know more tomorrow.”
Yankees Make Sudden Jazz Chisholm Jr. Decision
Near the end of Tuesday’s game, Jazz Chisholm Jr. was removed (and replaced with Jose Caballero).
Brendan Kuty of The Athletic wrote: “Jazz Chisholm Jr. coming out of the game right now, José Caballero in at 2nd base. IDK if Jazz just got hurt or what.”
Chisholm Jr. finished his night with two hits.
Social Media Reacts
@TalkinYanks: “Jazz exits the game after making this throw to first base. In the previous inning it appeared that he may have jammed his finger while sliding into second”
@Keith_McPherson: “Jazz goes on the IL, Volpe returns! (im kidding chill chill)”
@FiresideYankees: “Jazz Chisholm Jr. has exited the game in the ninth after jamming his thumb sliding into second. José Caballero is in at second base. Brutal.”
Max Mannis: “Uhhh is Jazz hurt or is this his monthly injury that we all panic about and turns out to be nothing?”
@GinaMuscato: “Judge back. Jazz out. wtf is this season 😭”
Looking At The Yankees Right Now
The Yankees are the second-place team in the American League East with an 82-62 record in 144 games.
They have gone 6-4 over their last ten games (and are 38-31 in 69 games at home).
After two more games with the Rockies, the Yankees will remain in the Bronx for a series with Bo Bichette and the New York Mets on Friday.
New York Yankees Make Sudden Jazz Chisholm Jr. Decision