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Jazz Chisholm Jr. free agency profile
Jazz Chisholm Jr. may land with a 3-4 year deal at $20m AAV after Yankees' 2027 season.
In brief
Jazz Chisholm Jr. may land with a 3-4 year deal at $20m AAV after Yankees' 2027 season. Jazz Chisholm Jr. could sign a 3-4 year deal at $20 million average annual value after the Yankees' 2027 season. Originally reported by Mlb.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. profile
Jazz Chisholm Jr. is a 29-year-old second baseman for the New York Yankees with 19 home runs and 55 RBIs in 2026.
2026 season performance
Chisholm hit 19 home runs with 55 RBIs and 41 stolen bases, ranking third in the American League for stolen bases.
Defensive metrics
Chisholm posted 15 outs above average but was a -6 in defensive runs saved, ranking 98th percentile in defensive metrics.
Yankees' potential move
The Yankees may move Chisholm to make room for Luis Garcia Jr. or Anthony Volpe at second base in 2027.
Tigers' interest
Detroit could sign Chisholm to replace Gleyber Torres, who is heading for free agency, for his left-handed power and speed.
Blue Jays' option
Toronto might add Chisholm to boost their offense after Ernie Clement struggled in August and September.
Angels' need
Los Angeles needs a second baseman to improve their offense, which ranks last in the AL with a .620 OPS.
Padres' potential fit
San Diego could sign Chisholm to replace Jake Cronenworth at second base after slugging only .384 from left-handed pitching.
Reds' interest
Cincinnati might sign Chisholm for a one-year deal to test free agency again next year after ranking 29th in the Majors with a .608 OPS.
Swing and miss issue
Chisholm has a 30.9% whiff percentage and 29.5% strikeout rate, ranking in the bottom 10 percent of MLB.
Executive take
An executive says Chisholm's 3.5 fWAR makes a $23 million qualifying offer palatable but he might not get a deal close to his $35 million AAV target.
The bottom line
Jazz Chisholm Jr. could sign a 3-4 year deal at $20 million average annual value after the Yankees' 2027 season.
