IS JAZZ CHISHOLM’S TRADE VALUE RISING?
Jazz Chisholm’s recent move back to second base may be boosting his appeal on the trade market. Chisholm played the keystone position for the first time since 2022 in each of the Marlins’ final two games before the All-Star break, and according to FanSided’s Robert Murray, teams have recently expressed interest in Chisholm as a second baseman.
Murray doesn’t mention which teams are interested, but he does list the Mariners and Yankees as potential fits. MLB Network insider Jon Heyman tied those clubs to Chisholm as well earlier this week, and USA Today’s Bob Nightengale has written that the Mariners “are emerging as the favorites” to acquire the 26-year-old. Per The Athletic’s Jim Bowden (subscription required), other clubs linked to Chisholm include the Phillies and Giants.
Chisholm broke into the Majors at second base, but prior to last week, he had been Miami’s center fielder since the beginning of 2023. Although his offensive numbers have slumped since his 2022 All-Star campaign, Chisholm’s .728 OPS would represent an upgrade for either the Mariners or Yankees at second. Their second basemen have recorded OPS marks of .601 and .648, respectively, this season.
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