Good News: Yankees Has Land Another Top Talented Star

A new report suggests that New York Yankees fans “will love” the young star who has been linked to the team in recent trade rumors. After a strong start to the 2024 season and once holding the best record in baseball, the Yankees have recently struggled, losing their lead in the American League East. This has increased pressure on manager Aaron Boone and general manager Brian Cashman. The Yankees plan to be active before the July 30 MLB trade deadline and have been associated with several impactful players, including former All-Star Jazz Chisholm Jr. However, the 26-year-old has a reputation for being somewhat problematic, which might seem to make him an unsuitable fit for New York.

Nevertheless, on Tuesday, New York Post MLB insider Jon Heyman spoke with a former member of the Marlins organization who knows Chisholm Jr. well and gave high praise for the Bahamas native and his potential fit in New York. “Jazz is a good kid, he just needs direction,” the anonymous Marlins source told Heyman. “He is a really good worker — first one to the park. All the antics are just a show. Deep down, he is humble. The New York fans would love him. He loves to interact with the crowd. Just your classic super-talented kid who needs a little structure as he can wander off at times.” Chisholm Jr. could be a short and long-term replacement for Gleyber Torres at second base. While he has played shortstop for much of his career and recently in the outfield, he has been playing second base lately, likely as a showcase for interested teams before the trade deadline.