JAZZ CHISHOLM JR. YANKEES
For most of the season, the Yankees’ offense has been propped up by Juan Soto and Aaron Judge. They have been an all-time great duo, but two players can do only so much for a lineup. Through July 27, the Bronx Bombers had a 116 wRC+, tied for the highest in the Majors. But their hitters who batted outside of the Nos. 2 and 3 spots — those have belonged almost exclusively to the MVP candidates — compiled a 91 wRC+. This group needed another potent bat.
Enter Chisholm, who was acquired on that date and quickly went about rewriting the Yanks’ record book, hitting a franchise-best seven homers in his first 12 games with the club. Even though his tenure was interrupted for 10 days by a sprained left elbow, Chisholm has been a consistent force for New York. He has bashed nine dingers, stolen five bases, and his 1.029 OPS since debuting for the Yankees ranks eighth in MLB (min. 80 plate appearances).
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