The New York Yankees may have just found the boost they needed by acquiring center fielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. from the Miami Marlins in exchange for three prospects. This blockbuster trade has excited fans eager to see how the 26-year-old will fit in with the team and perform in the upcoming games.
Chisholm Jr. is thrilled to don the famous pinstripes and play in the Bronx, having been moved to center field by the Marlins to make room for All-Star baseman Luis Arraez. The trade occurred on Saturday following a tough 9-7 loss to the Boston Red Sox.
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In return for Chisholm Jr., the Yankees sent prospects Agustin Ramirez, Jared Serna, and Abrahan Ramirez to the Marlins. Although Yankees manager Aaron Boone did not discuss the trade during Saturday’s press conference, he had previously praised Chisholm Jr.
“Very talented, athletic, speed, power. … I know from afar there’s some versatility there, and the athleticism, power, speed are all attractive qualities,” Boone said, according to Craig Forde of MLB.com.
While Chisholm Jr. has the potential to become a key player for the Yankees, the organization had concerns about his locker room compatibility. Journalist Bob Nightengale mentioned Chisholm Jr.’s personality issues in the Marlins’ locker room on the ‘Barreled Up Podcast.’
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“They’ve been trying to trade him all year, they’ve been trying to trade him the last couple years. Been a nightmare in the clubhouse,” Nightengale said about Chisholm Jr.
ESPN’s Jorge Castillo also noted that the Yankees had concerns about how his personality would fit inside the clubhouse. Despite this, Chisholm Jr. seems excited to be a Yankee, even posting a Seinfeld reaction on his Instagram account.
Jonathan Papelbon Roasts Alex Verdugo as Yankees Welcome Jazz Chisholm Jr.
Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Jonathan Papelbon had a reaction to Jazz Chisholm’s trade to the Yankees. He took a dig at Alex Verdugo following their spat during Verdugo’s trade to the Yankees. The Red Sox traded Verdugo to the Yankees in December, after which Verdugo took a shot at manager Alex Cora, which did not sit well with Papelbon.
Papelbon called Verdugo a “b****,” supporting Cora and the Red Sox players. He said if he had been active during Cora’s tenure, he would have “drilled this b****.” Regarding Chisholm Jr.’s trade, Papelbon commented:
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“@Yankees get Jazz Chisholm in a trade?? (He’s a) .240 lifetime hitter with a 30% K rate. I bet him and Verdugo will be best friends!!” Papelbon posted on X.
Regardless, the Yankees are hopeful that adding Chisholm Jr. to their lineup will provide the needed boost. Giancarlo Stanton is also expected to be back for Monday’s series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies. With Aaron Judge and Juan Soto already in the lineup, the team is expected to show promising results in their upcoming games.
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