The Miami Marlins received brutal news on Friday when it was revealed Jazz Chisholm suffered a stress fracture, per MLB Trade Rumors. The second baseman was forced to miss the All-Star game with an injury. However, the team was hopeful his injury wouldn't be too serious. Chisholm is expected to miss a minimum of 6 weeks with the ailment.
Jazz Chisholm is slashing .254/.325/.535 with an .860 OPS and 14 home runs. Additionally, he has stolen 12 bases. He is one of the most important pieces for the Marlins.
Chisholm has also emerged as one of the most popular players in baseball. He plays the game by his own set of rules and isn't shy about bat-flipping and having fun on the field. He is exactly what the sport needs as it battles attendance issues.
The Marlins have seen an increase in fans at games this season despite MLB's overall attendance concerns. Miami still doesn't bring in many fans as a whole, but the increase is likely a direct result of Jazz Chisholm.
This injury news is a blow without question. There is a chance he returns this season. However, the Marlins may decide to let him get completely healthy and sit out the rest of the season if they are out of contention. At the same time, they may need to bring him back due to his immense popularity. He has quickly become the favorite player for most Marlins fans.
This injury is brutal without question. Jazz Chisholm had a chance to post a 30-30 season in 2022. But he will likely post a 30-30 campaign at some point during his career. For now, he will focus on getting healthy.
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