The New York Yankees placed center fielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a sprained left elbow, which he sustained sliding into home plate during Monday’s game against the Chicago White Sox. Despite the setback, Chisholm remains highly optimistic about his quick return to the field.
On Friday, just hours before the Yankees took on the Detroit Tigers in their series opener at Comerica Park, Chisholm confidently asserted, “It's 100% realistic in my mind that at the end of the 10 days [on the injured list], I can be back.”
Since his acquisition from the Miami Marlins just before the trade deadline, Chisholm has been a standout performer for the Yankees. In his first 14 games wearing pinstripes, he has posted a robust .316/.361/.702 batting line, driven in 11 runs, and hit seven home runs, setting a new record for the most homers by a Yankee in his first 12 games with the team.
Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. sets confident timetable for post-injury comeback
Jazz Chisholm sustained the injury while scoring from second base, diving headfirst into home plate during the Yankees’ 12-2 loss to the White Sox. His left elbow absorbed the impact, causing immediate significant discomfort. Initial fears of a severe injury requiring surgery subsided after further medical evaluations.
X-rays returned negative and an MRI confirmed the injury as a sprain without a tear, offering a glimmer of hope for a swift recovery. “My understanding is that we're going to go on how I feel, how my body feels, and right now, my body's reacting really well to all the treatment we're doing,” Chisholm explained. “I'm fortunate that it's not a major injury and it's as slight as it is right now.”
Yankees manager Aaron Boone reflected Chisholm’s positive outlook, though he cautiously refrained from committing to a specific return date. “I can tell you Jazz is pretty encouraged by how he’s feeling,” Boone stated. “The early signs here in the first couple days have at least been encouraging.”
The timing of Jazz Chisholm’s injury is less than ideal for the New York Yankees, who are deep into the critical final stretch of the regular season, with their sights firmly set on the playoffs. Chisholm’s explosive contributions at the plate and his dynamic presence in the outfield have quickly made him a fan favorite and a pivotal figure in the Yankees’ push for postseason success.
As Chisholm works toward recovery, the Yankees’ medical staff will continue to monitor his progress closely. His determination and upbeat attitude have infused the clubhouse with optimism, with the team and its fans hopeful for his return to the lineup as soon as the 10-day injured list period concludes.
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