NEW YORK — Possibly the Anthony Volpe expertise this season is not over for the New York Yankees simply but.
With Jazz Chisholm Jr. going on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a proper thumb sprain, the Yankees might want to exchange the infielder on the roster throughout a stretch run the place New York is trying to seal up the highest American League wild-card spot.
Chisholm injured his thumb sliding into second base throughout Tuesday night time’s 5-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. The prognosis and resolution to position Chisholm on the injured checklist got here simply earlier than supervisor Aaron Boone spoke to the media on Wednesday afternoon.
“We simply received an replace that he has does have a sprained proper thumb that is going to require an IL stint,” Boone stated. “It is no baseball actions for the subsequent seven to 10 days after which we’ll see the place we’re at.”
Relying on how Chisholm responds to the therapy, he may return in time for the ultimate week of the common season. Till then, nevertheless, the Yankees should do with no participant who, heading into Wednesday’s motion, is tied for second amongst MLB gamers with 40 stolen bases, matching a profession excessive.
Over his final 18 video games, Chisholm is slashing .364/.446/.545 with two homers and 7 RBI.
What comes subsequent for Yankees in wake of damage to Jazz Chisholm Jr.?
Whereas Jose Caballero began at second base for the Yankees on Wednesday night time, who actually fills in for Chisholm throughout his time on the IL is a scorching query within the Bronx.
Among the many choices is Anthony Volpe, who has been taking part in second base along with shortstop and third base at Triple-A since being demoted on Aug. 4. Boone did not dismiss the concept of Volpe’s return throughout Wednesday’s information convention, and Volpe’s latest play exhibits it may very well be time to convey him again to the Yankees.
