Jazz Chisholm Jr. is transitioning back to second base starting with the game against the Seattle Mariners after 28 consecutive starts at third base. Manager Aaron Boone confirmed this lineup change due to Chisholm's soreness in his right shoulder, which affects his throws. Chisholm, batting .245, prefers second base and had prepared to play there during the offseason. The team has seen injuries, including Oswaldo Cabrera's season-ending ankle injury, prompting DJ LeMahieu to fill in at second base temporarily. Boone aims for improved defense with Oswald Peraza's inclusion.
Chisholm, who is batting .245 with 15 home runs, 38 RBIs and 10 steals in 59 games, has recently been bothered by soreness in his right shoulder.
Boone has a better glove option in Oswald Peraza, a utility man with a stronger arm plus defensive skills across the infield.
Oswaldo Cabrera went down with a season-ending ankle injury on May 12.
Chisholm said he prefers to play second base and prepared in the offseason to exclusively play in that spot.
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