New York Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. is likely to be placed on the injured list due to a left elbow injury, manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday.
The 26-year-old Chisholm may have a ulnar collateral ligament injury, and Boone mentioned that he will “likely” go on the IL. More doctors are assessing the elbow, and the team should have a clearer picture by Wednesday.
Chisholm got hurt while diving headfirst to score in the fifth inning. He left the game in the seventh inning of Monday’s 12-2 loss to the White Sox but tried to downplay the injury afterward.
“I’m not super concerned about it,” he said Monday night. “All the tests that we’ve done in here have been pretty positive.”
Chisholm bats left-handed but throws with his right.
The 2022 All-Star was traded to the Yankees from Miami in late July and has been a strong addition, hitting .316 with five home runs, 13 runs, and 11 RBIs in 14 games. He is one of only five players this season with at least 20 home runs and 25 stolen bases.
“Obviously he’s been really impactful for us,” Boone said. “It’s tough to not have him in there.”
Oswaldo Cabrera started at third base Tuesday against Chicago. Boone mentioned that DJ LeMahieu might also play there if Chisholm’s injury leads to an IL stint.
