Jazz Chisholm Jr. has returned to the Yankees, playing 29 games at third base but prefers second base. The Yankees plan to switch him back to second base, improving defensive alignment and hinting at trade intentions. Manager Aaron Boone prefers Chisholm at second to avoid positional bouncing. While Oswald Peraza plays third, LeMahieu's subpar performance at second sparks the search for infield help before the trade deadline. The Yankees are exploring potential upgrades at third base, showing interest in players like Ryan McMahon and Isiah Kiner-Falefa.
Chisholm has been a capable but unspectacular defender at the hot corner. He grades out more effectively at second base.
Boone acknowledged that his preference is to keep Chisholm at second base for now and avoid a situation where he's bouncing back and forth between the two positions.
The Yankees are widely expected to search for infield help (among other things) ahead of the July 31 trade deadline.
The early shift back to his more natural position seems to signal a preference for Chisholm to remain there.
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