The New York Yankees are slated to play the Toronto Blue Jays in the series finale of a three-game set at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, at 1:37 p.m. EDT on Sunday.
The Blue Jays won the first two games of the series. Toronto won 3-1 on Friday and 4-1 on Saturday.
New York has announced its lineup for Sunday’s game, with a notable change involving Jazz Chisholm Jr.
New York Yankees Announce Jazz Chisholm Jr. Decision During Blue Jays Series
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 12: Jazz Chisholm Jr. #13 of the New York Yankees tosses his bat after advancing to first base on a bases-loaded walk allowing Ben Rice #22 (not pictured) to score during the seventh inning against the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium on August 12, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Chisholm is out of the lineup for Sunday’s game.
Here is the Yankees’ full lineup:
- Ben Rice 1B
- Luis Garcia Jr. DH
- Heliot Ramos LF
- Trent Grisham CF
- Spencer Jones RF
- George Lombard Jr. SS
- Ryan McMahon 3B
- Austin Wells C
- José Caballero 2B
GettyTORONTO, CANADA – AUGUST 15: Jazz Chisholm Jr. #13 of the New York Yankees reacts after striking out against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fourth inning of an MLB game at the Rogers Centre on August 15, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)
Chisholm went 1-for-7 over the first two games of the series.
Here is the Blue Jays’ lineup:
- Brett Bateman RF
- Charles McAdoo 1B
- Alejandro Kirk C
- George Springer DH
- Ernie Clement 2B
- Kazuma Okamoto 3B
- Daz Cameron LF
- Andres Gimenez SS
- Myles Straw CF
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – AUGUST 05: Ernie Clement #22 of the Toronto Blue Jays runs the bases after hitting a two run home run during the tenth inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on August 05, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
Ryan Weathers will pitch for the Yankees today. The 26-year-old left-hander is 5-7 with a 3.69 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 136 strikeouts in 126 2/3 innings across 23 outings this year.
Dylan Cease will pitch for the Blue Jays today. The 30-year-old right-hander is 7-5 with a 2.40 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 191 strikeouts in 131 1/3 innings over 22 appearances this season.
Looking at Jazz Chisholm Jr.
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 11: Jazz Chisholm Jr. #13 of the New York Yankees makes a diving catch during the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium on August 11, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
Chisholm has hit just .214/.293/.387 with 17 home runs and 48 RBI across 114 games this season.
He was one of the best second basemen in baseball last season, posting an .813 OPS with 31 home runs and 80 RBI.
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 04: Jazz Chisholm Jr. #13 of the New York Yankees reacts after hitting a solo home run during the second inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Yankee Stadium on August 04, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Chisholm is set to be a free agent at the end of this season, so his struggles couldn’t have come at a worse time.
He may have to settle for a one-year deal and hope he can sign a longer contract after the 2027 season.
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