The New York Yankees have added a much-need bat to their lineup, completing a trade with the Miami Marlins for All-Star Jazz Chisholm Jr. in exchange for three prospects.
The New York Yankees added a bat before the MLB trade deadline, agreeing to a trade with the Miami Marlins for All-Star outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr.
The Marlins received three Yankees prospects in return for Chisholm, including catcher Agustin Ramirez, according to ESPN.
New York needs help at the plate despite its 60-45 record this season. Players like infielder DJ LeMahieu, outfielder Alex Verdugo and others have been struggling to get going, and the Yankees have not been the same team that shot out of a cannon to start the 2024 campaign.
Enter Chisholm, who is a 26-year-old who can play all over the field and provide a solid lefty bat for manager Aaron Boone’s lineup. Chisholm is slashing .249/.323/.407 with 14 doubles, 13 homers and 50 RBIs in 101 games for the Marlins this season.
