The New York Yankees are expected to compete for a World Series, and the team could make a stunning move involving Jazz Chisholm Jr. during the season.
Chisholm is entering the final year of team control. And he’s expected to be a key part of the Yankees’ roster this season. Yet, despite Chisholm being an impact player, MLB analyst Rucker Harigney of FanSided linked the team to trading the infielder during the season.
“The Yankees are not going to trade Jazz Chisholm unless they’ve fallen out of contention ahead of the deadline. … Another variable here would be the idea that Chisholm and his representatives start leaking contract demands that New York won’t entertain,” Harigney wrote. “The talented infielder is not short on self-confidence. As his desire to rack up 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases this season would illustrate. That supreme confidence could have him looking to become one of the highest-paid players in the game.
“If the Yankees don’t see bringing him back as a realistic financial solution then trading him for a nice prospect haul duruing the season could make sense. That’s not an outcome Yankee fans want to see, but Cashman is a pragmatist above all else. The combination of being out of playoff contention and not wanting to break the bank for Chisholm could force the Yankees into a deal.”
The Yankees trading Chisholm would be a stunning move. But if New York could get some assets to help them win now and in the future, perhaps it is something that Brian Cashman would consider.
Chisholm hit .242 with 31 home runs and 80 RBIs last season.
Chisholm Reveals Contract Demands From Yankees
With Chisholm in the final year of team control, as he’s owed $10.2 million in 2026, the star infielder is looking to cash in this offseason.
During spring training, Chisholm told Randy Miller of NJ.com that he would ask for $35 million per season if the Yankees approached him now, with a deal between eight and 10 years.
“I’d say no because I know I can get $35 million somewhere else,” Chisholm said. “That’s $10 million less a year. … I’m 28. I want 8-to-10 years.”
Chisholm wanting $35 million over 8-to-10 years would be a hefty payday, and one that seems unlikely he would get. However, he believes that is his worth. Which is why the Yankees could look to trade him if they won’t be able to re-sign him.
Chisholm is a two-time MLB All-Star.
New York ‘Excited’ for 2026 Season
The Yankees were eliminated by the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALDS, and they are running back a very similar roster.
Yet, Yankees captain Aaron Judge said he’s excited about the team and what they can do this season.
“Just seeing what we’ve got, I’m excited,” said Judge. “Having the depth we have in pitching, I don’t think we’ve had that in quite a long time. If you count the guys that are injured coming back, we’re 11, 12 starting pitchers deep. That’ll be nice.
“We’ve got a lineup that was tied for the best record in the AL. You add those pitchers, you get (Cody) Bellinger back for another year. I think it’s going to only equal a better season for us.”
The Yankees open their 2026 MLB season on March 25 against the San Francisco Giants.
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