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Yankees Lose Chisholm Jr. to Injury, Volpe Recalled
10 Sep
Summary
- Jazz Chisholm Jr. placed on IL with sprained right thumb.
- Anthony Volpe recalled from Triple-A to replace Chisholm Jr.
- Chisholm Jr. leads AL with 40 stolen bases, impacting playoff race.
The New York Yankees have placed second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. on the 10-day Injured List due to a sprained right thumb. This move impacts the team as the American League playoff race heats up.
Anthony Volpe is set to be recalled from Triple-A to take Chisholm Jr.'s place on the active roster. Chisholm Jr., a two-time All-Star, has been a critical player this season, leading the American League with 40 stolen bases.
Chisholm Jr.'s absence removes a significant home run threat and the league's top base stealer at a crucial point in the regular season. His recent performance has been strong, with a .364 batting average since August 19th.
The Yankees currently hold the top American League Wild Card spot, leading the Boston Red Sox by three games. They trail the Tampa Bay Rays by four games in the AL East division race, with a pivotal series against the Rays scheduled to begin on September 22nd.
