New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. has drawn interest from rival clubs following his breakout 30-30 season. General manager Brian Cashman stated the team is open-minded to proposals as it seeks pitching upgrades, though it is not actively shopping the All-Star. Chisholm's performance has made him a valuable asset entering his final arbitration year.
Jazz Chisholm Jr., the 28-year-old infielder, became the third Yankee to achieve a 30-homer, 30-steal season in 2025, joining Bobby Bonds in 1975 and Alfonso Soriano in 2002 and 2003. Acquired from the Miami Marlins in July 2024, Chisholm posted career highs in his first full season with New York: 31 home runs, 31 stolen bases (tied for sixth in the American League), 75 runs scored, 80 RBIs, and 58 walks. His .242/.332/.481 slash line contributed to a 126 wRC+, and he recorded two Defensive Runs Saved and eight Outs Above Average at second base, earning 4.4 wins above replacement over 130 games. Selected to his second All-Star team and first in the American League, Chisholm earned $5.85 million last season and is projected for $10.2 million in his final arbitration year before free agency in 2027.
Trade interest, first reported by ESPN's Jeff Passan, has surfaced months after his standout campaign, but the Yankees are not initiating discussions. "He’s somebody who I think is currently part of the solution, someone who has made us better by getting him two [Trade] Deadlines ago and giving us athleticism," Cashman said. "He’s above average. He’s an All-Star second baseman; great defense, steals bags, power, all that stuff. He’s been a good get." The club aims to address its pitching needs and lineup imbalance, which Cashman described as "without a doubt too left-handed." New York recently signed versatile infielder Amed Rosario to a one-year, $2.5 million deal to provide right-handed balance, potentially platooning with Chisholm against lefties.
Chisholm expressed openness to an extension in September, but no progress has been reported, aligning with the Yankees' history of letting contracts expire rather than extending mid-tier players. "Our history is, we’ve let these things play out, for better or for worse," Cashman noted during Winter Meetings. The infielder views his trade to New York positively: "I feel like it’s boosted my career, 100%, in different ways. The winning mentality, the winning atmosphere... This is how I felt like I grew up playing baseball."
Looking ahead, the Yankees envision a homegrown middle infield with shortstop Anthony Volpe and prospect George Lombard Jr. by 2027, though Volpe's recent shoulder surgery raises short-term concerns. Cashman emphasized openness to deals: "Again, we’ll be open-minded. But my default is, these are all individually good players... Therefore, it’s not easy to part with them."
