Bahamian baseball sensation regarded as the most electrifying player from The Bahamas, is on the verge of returning to action for Major League Baseball’s most iconic team during what has been his best season so far.
According to New York Yankees Manager Aaron Boone, Chisholm, who has primarily played center field and third base for the Yankees, is close to coming back after suffering an injury on August 12 against the Chicago White Sox. Before his injury, Chisholm had established himself as a key player at third base, starting 13 consecutive games.
Chisholm, nicknamed the ‘Bahamian Bronx Bomber,’ has been hitting .316 with seven home runs, 11 RBIs, and 13 runs scored during his time with the Yankees. In his first four games, he impressed with a .368 batting average, four home runs, eight RBIs, and six runs scored, reaching a career milestone of 20 home runs in a doubleheader against the Texas Rangers. Boone hinted that Chisholm might return as early as tonight when the Yankees face the Colorado Rockies after winning two out of three games against the Cleveland Indians.
The Yankees currently hold the best record in the American League with a 75-53 mark, trailing only the Los Angeles Dodgers for the best record in MLB. With the top teams in the American League closely bunched, every game is crucial.
Chisholm’s return could provide a significant boost to a Yankees offense that has been overly dependent on the top of its lineup. He has been sidelined due to a sprained UCL in his left elbow, an injury sustained while sliding into home plate, adding to a series of injuries that have marred his first five seasons in the majors. However, when healthy, Chisholm has been exceptionally productive. This season, he’s hitting .257 with 20 home runs, 61 RBIs, 59 runs scored, 27 stolen bases, a .328 OBP, a .445 SLG, and a .773 OPS.
Chisholm has quickly become a breakout star for the Yankees, starting his tenure with the team stronger than any player in franchise history over the first five games. After missing the last eight games, he appears ready to return to the lineup and could make a significant impact as the Yankees push toward the postseason.
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