NEW YORK – The Yankees were forced to make a change in Saturday’s game against the Orioles. Jazz Chisholm Jr., the team’s infielder, had to leave the game in the fifth inning.The incident occurred after being hit in the left forearm by a pitch from Grant Wolfram, whose speed reached 96.8 miles per hour. At that moment, the Yankees were leading the score with a 6-0 advantage.After the hit, Chisholm went to the dugout and then to the tunnel. José Caballero entered as a pinch runner and took over the defense of second base.The team reported that the initial X-rays were negative. However, a CT scan will be performed to rule out any further complications.With his second All-Star Game selection in 2025, Chisholm has been a key player for the Yankees, batting .244, hitting 31 home runs, and playing in 128 games this season.
While awaiting a more precise diagnosis of Chisholm’s condition, the New York team continues to prepare for the postseason, with Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton leading the offense.Jazz Chisholm Jr. of Yankees, hit and out of the game: X-rays negative
