ESPN's Jeff Passan reported that the New York Yankees have listened to trade offers for All-Star second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr.
Chisholm, a free agent at the end of 2026, does not seem likely to sign an extension with the Yankees before or during the season. He joined the 30-30 club last season, becoming the third player (Bobby Bonds, Alfonso Soriano) in franchise history to accomplish the feat.
At the same time, he could be a valuable trade piece that gets the Yankees a considerable return.
Though he knows it's "less realistic," FanSided's Christopher Kline thinks New York could swap Chisholm for Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte. He adds that a few of New York's pitching prospects, like Elmer Rodriguez and Ben Hess, would "probably" pique the D-Backs' interest too.
"The Diamondbacks might be willing to roll the dice on Chisholm, even as a potential rental. This isn't Arizona attempting to shed salary, at least on the surface," wrote Kline. "It's a fundamental issue with Marte as a teammate. Jazz isn't necessarily lauded for his leadership qualities, but he plays hard and puts up numbers. The D'Backs clearly want to contend next season."
The Yankees may prefer to keep prospects
Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon, and Clarke Schmidt will all start next season on the injured list, sending a test to the Yankees' rotation immediately.
Rodriguez could have a Major League opportunity in 2026, especially if additional pitchers suffer injuries during spring training. The Yankees may prefer to hold on to someone like Rodriguez if he has a breakout season like Cam Schlittler's.
Trading for Marte, a perennial MVP candidate, would give the Yankees' lineup a much-needed boost. But it's up to general manager Brian Cashman and the rest of the front office if they see a future for Chisholm in New York.
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