Yankees placing Chisholm on IL with sprained thumb

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 27: Jazz Chisholm Jr. #13 of the New York Yankees looks on during the game between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Thursday, August 27, 2026 in New York, New York.
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The New York Yankees are placing second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right thumb, manager Aaron Boone announced Wednesday, per SNY.

A corresponding roster move wasn't immediately announced, as Boone said he'd only recently gotten an update on Chisholm.

Chisholm will be shut down from baseball activities for the next 7-10 days, Boone added. He did not offer a firm timeline beyond that.

Chisholm suffered the injury when he jammed his thumb into second base on an attempted steal in the eighth inning of Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. He came out on defense to start the following inning but was replaced after the first out in the top of the ninth.

The 28-year-old is hitting .232/.312/.403 with 19 homers, 55 RBIs, and an AL-best 40 stolen bases in 134 games this season.

José Caballero, who replaced Chisholm late in Tuesday's game, took his spot in the lineup at second base on Wednesday. Caballero and Amed Rosario are potential long-term replacements currently on the roster.

Former Gold Glove shortstop Anthony Volpe "could be" in play to return to the majors with Chisholm injured, Boone said, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. Volpe has never played second in the majors but has spent time at the position since being optioned to Triple-A in August.

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