The New York Yankees have acquired All-Star outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. from the Miami Marlins in a trade that sends three prospects to Miami.
The New York Yankees have addressed their offensive woes with a major trade, acquiring All-Star outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. from the Miami Marlins. The Marlins received three Yankees prospects in return for Chisholm, including catcher Agustin Ramirez.
The move comes as the Yankees, despite their 60-45 record, have struggled to produce runs this season. Players like infielder DJ LeMahieu and outfielder Alex Verdugo have been mired in slumps, and the team has not been the same juggernaut that started the season.
Chisholm Traded to Yankees in Deadline Deal
Chisholm, a versatile 26-year-old, provides a solid left-handed bat for manager Aaron Boone's lineup. He is slashing .249/.323/.407 with 14 doubles, 13 homers, and 50 RBIs in 101 games for the Marlins this season.
While Chisholm has struggled in July, hitting .198 over 94 plate appearances, he has drawn 12 walks to maintain a .309 on-base percentage.
Chisholm Traded to Yankees in Deadline Deal
Chisholm also brings speed to the Yankees' lineup, an area where they have been lacking. He has swiped 22 bags this season, tied for 12th in MLB, while the Yankees have only 43 stolen bases as a team.
The Yankees' deployment of Chisholm in the field remains uncertain. He began his MLB career as an infielder but has primarily played center field since 2023.
Chisholm Traded to Yankees in Deadline Deal
With Aaron Judge in center and Juan Soto in right, Boone could create a designated hitter carousel or move Soto to left field and insert Chisholm in center. Third base is also a possibility, but Chisholm has no experience at that position.
Acquiring Chisholm indicates that the Yankees are looking to make a postseason push and are not renting him for the rest of the season. Chisholm has two more years of team control before hitting free agency in 2027, making him a long-term asset.
Chisholm's energetic personality will fit well in the bright lights of New York, and Yankees fans will welcome his production.
Despite the Chisholm acquisition, the Yankees still have holes to fill in their corner infield and bullpen. The MLB trade deadline is July 30, leaving time for further moves.
In addition to the prospects sent to Miami, the Yankees also agreed to send cash to the Marlins in the deal. The Marlins are reportedly considering moving other players, such as outfielder Avisail Garcia and first baseman Garrett Cooper, before the trade deadline.
