NEW YORK — New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. has landed on the injured list with a sprained thumb in a major blow as the club chases the American League East title. Chisholm will be shut down from baseball activities for 7-10 days, sidelining him during a critical stretch of the playoff race.
The IL move removes a key contributor from the Yankees' lineup and infield mix at a time when every game carries division implications. New York is in the thick of the AL East chase, and the absence creates an immediate void as the team looks to keep pace down the stretch.
The shutdown window will dictate the next steps for Chisholm's recovery and potential return timeline. New York will need to adjust its roster and alignment for at least the next week-plus while he is held out of baseball activities.