SouthernWorldwide.com – A former New York Yankees teammate of Jazz Chisholm Jr. has voiced his disapproval of the star second baseman’s conduct, which led to his ejection during the Yankees’ recent loss to the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.
The Yankees experienced a forgettable weekend, being swept in a four-game series at Fenway Park. This frustration culminated when Chisholm vehemently argued a third-strike call made by home plate umpire Adam Hamari.
Chisholm, who threw his helmet in a heated exchange, was ejected from the game. This occurred despite attempts by his manager, Aaron Boone, and first-base coach Dan Fiorito to de-escalate the infielder’s anger.
Anthony Rizzo, who previously played first base alongside Chisholm for the Yankees, was present on the NBC/Peacock broadcast. He commented on Chisholm’s behavior, stating, “You just have to be smarter there.”
“Jazz is such a big part of this offense and they need to get him going and to get ejected there,” Rizzo continued. “…it shows a little bit of immaturity there.”
The Yankees have now lost seven of their last ten games, a mid-season slump that fans have become accustomed to as summer progresses. New York has struggled with consistency during the summer months in recent seasons. While they remain strong contenders for the playoffs, Rizzo emphasized that players like Chisholm need to recognize the impact of such slumps.
“The team’s scuffling, they need him in the lineup, and now he puts [Anthony] Volpe in a tough position coming in completely cold,” Rizzo added, highlighting the disruption caused by Chisholm’s absence.
Adding to the difficulties, Chisholm did not remain in the clubhouse after the 5-4 extra-inning loss to the Red Sox. He left before reporters were permitted access, avoiding immediate questions about the incident.
However, Chisholm has not been hesitant to express his thoughts on various topics since joining the league with the Miami Marlins. He was traded to the Yankees before the MLB deadline in 2024 and has remained with the team since.
This is a free agent year for the second baseman. Prior to the 2026 campaign, Chisholm stated his goal was to achieve a 50-50 season, a feat accomplished by Shohei Ohtani, who remains the only player in MLB history to achieve it.
Chisholm, who set a career-high with 31 home runs in 2025, has only hit 12 this year, accompanied by 24 stolen bases.
Currently, Chisholm is batting .223 with a .306 on-base percentage and a .399 slugging percentage, resulting in a .706 OPS. This would represent his lowest career mark if the season concluded today, excluding the 21 games he played with Miami in 2020.
The Yankees are also still without three-time AL MVP Aaron Judge, who is continuing his rehabilitation from a stress fracture in his rib. There is currently no definitive timeline for his return to the lineup.
