The New York Yankees expected Jazz Chisholm Jr. to fill a significant hole in their lineup. Chisholm was acquired from the Marlins ahead of the 2024 trade deadline, with a trio of prospects heading to Miami. He slotted in as the Yankees’ third baseman down the stretch before taking over as the primary second baseman after Gleyber Torres departed in free agency. Although Chisholm cost the Yankees a significant prospect, he has been exactly what they hoped for. Chisholm played in his 162nd game with the Yankees on Saturday and has posted a .254/.336/.495 batting line in 671 plate appearances, hitting 40 homers and 20 doubles while stealing 48 bases. Chisholm has been particularly hot for the Yankees in September. He has posted a .325/.357/.550 batting line in 42 plate appearances, hitting three homers while stealing five bases. The Yankees entered Sunday in possession of the first wild-card spot, holding a 2.5 game lead over the Astros, Mariners and Red Sox. They also trailed the Blue Jays by three games in t
