Why does Yankees’ infielder Jazz Chisholm require surgery?
The New York Yankees acquired Jazz Chisholm after four years playing with the Miami Marlins in Miami, where he made his 2020 debut in the Major Leagues.
The New York Yankees acquired Jazz Chisholm from the Miami Marlins just last month. The Nassau, Bahamas-born player has performed well since his arrival with the Bronx Bombers.
Jazz Chisholm has a UCL injury and will likely head to the IL, per @BryanHoch
— B/R Walk-Off (@BRWalkoff) August 13, 2024
Surgery is a possibility pic.twitter.com/0c5P8PK4oC
This season, he has hit .316/.361/.702 with seven home runs, 13 runs scored, 11 RBIs, and five stolen bases in 14 appearances.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. will be sidelined with a left ulnar collateral ligament injury that he sustained while sliding into home plate during Monday's game against the Chicago White Sox.
Manager Aaron Boone added that they are determining the severity of the injury and whether surgery would be necessary.
Aaron Boone told reporters that Jazz Chisholm Jr. is likely heading to the injured list with due to a UCL injury.
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) August 13, 2024
It is currently unknown if he will need surgery or not. pic.twitter.com/WUwRVgBZED