The New York Yankees put third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to a sprained left elbow and are waiting for additional medical opinions to see if he will need surgery, manager Aaron Boone said.
The Yankees are hopeful that Chisholm’s time on the injured list will be brief, though it’s uncertain when he will be able to start hitting again. He bats left-handed and throws with his right arm.
“We’ll see what we have,” Boone said. “We’re obviously just a couple days into this. But we’re also somewhat optimistic.”
The Yankees have designated right-hander Enyel de los Santos for assignment, just two weeks after they acquired him from San Diego at the trade deadline.
They also recalled right-handed pitcher Will Warren from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre for his start against the Chicago White Sox and brought back infielder Oswald Peraza from the RailRiders.
Chisholm got injured while diving headfirst to score in the fifth inning of Monday’s 12-2 loss to the White Sox. The 2022 All-Star said he wasn’t “super concerned about it” despite the injury.
Chisholm, who was acquired from Miami in late July, has made an immediate impact, hitting .316 with seven home runs, 13 runs, and 11 RBIs in 14 games. He is one of only five players in the majors this season with at least 20 home runs and 25 stolen bases.
“He’s been a dynamic player for us,” Boone said. “He provides power, speed. He’s done a great job on defense. He’s been great in the room. But again, hopefully, it’s something that doesn’t turn out to be too long and we can get him back.”
