Jazz Chisholm Jr. has shown potential as a key player for the Yankees, especially following his impactful performance after being traded. However, his past injuries and limited availability may have caused the team to hesitate on an extension. Currently, he is the team’s second-best hitter and has one year of arbitration before reaching free agency in 2027. While an extension could align with team budget constraints, historically, the Yankees have been reluctant to extend players during this core era.
Chisholm has one year of arbitration left on his rookie deal before he hits free agency in 2027, and while the team could easily play out the team control they hold, they could also use that year as leverage to build a new deal that keeps both sides happy.
Yankees have been infamously hesitant at handing out extensions in this core's era. Do I think it's likely to happen? Personally, no, but I think they should consider it in this case.
His second-half surge after getting traded to New York was one of the factors that propelled them to the division crown and AL pennant, but his lack of availability prior to last season likely made them hold off on securing one of their biggest bats.
Now, he's inarguably the team's second-best hitter behind Aaron Judge and aiming for a payday reflecting that.
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