Jazz Chisholm Jr. Lands on IL With Thumb Sprain, Yankees Recall Anthony Volpe

Jazz Chisholm Jr. is heading to the injured listing with a proper thumb sprain, leaving the New York Yankees with one other late-season lineup downside.

The Yankees will recall Anthony Volpe from Triple-A to take Chisholm’s spot on the energetic roster Thursday.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Lands on IL

Chisholm damage his thumb whereas sliding into second base through the eighth inning of Tuesday’s win over the Colorado Rockies. Imaging on Wednesday confirmed the sprain.

Manager Aaron Boone stated Chisholm won’t participate in baseball actions for seven to 10 days, placing his return this season unsure with solely 18 video games left.

The harm comes at a nasty time for Chisholm, who had lately began to search out his swing after a tough season. Over his final 29 video games, he had a .295 batting common, an .832 OPS, three dwelling runs, 10 RBIs and 10 stolen bases. He had additionally posted a .391 OPS over his earlier 15 video games and a 1.028 OPS over that stretch, NY Every dayNews reported.

Boone stated Chisholm had been taking a few of his finest at-bats of the season for an extended stretch.

The Yankees supervisor known as the harm a significant setback however hopes the remaining will enable Chisholm to heal and presumably return in time to assist the workforce.

Overall, Chisholm is batting .232 with a .715 OPS, 19 dwelling runs, 55 RBIs and 40 stolen bases, which leads the league. He can also be set to turn into a free agent after the season.

‘Volpe will get one other probability’

Anthony Volpe Earns Yankees Recall

Volpe’s return provides the Yankees a well-known possibility as they attempt to cowl second base. José Caballero began on the place Wednesday, whereas Volpe was initially listed in Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre’s lineup earlier than being scratched.

The 25-year-old was despatched to Triple-A after the Yankees shifted George Lombard Jr. into the beginning shortstop position in early August.

Since then, Volpe has labored at second and third base, giving the Yankees extra methods to make use of him. Boone stated he can be comfy enjoying Volpe at second within the majors.

Volpe can also be returning after a robust run on the plate in Triple-A. According to the NY Post, over his final 17 video games, he has hit .333 with a 1.218 OPS, eight dwelling runs and 14 RBIs. He additionally hit 5 dwelling runs throughout 5 video games from Aug. 30 by means of Sept. 4.

Jasson Domínguez joked that Volpe had out of the blue turn into Barry Bonds due to the facility surge. Boone supplied a calmer view, saying Volpe is in place and has dealt with his new positions nicely.

Volpe started the season recovering from shoulder surgical procedure and hit .240 with a .646 OPS in 56 main league video games.