Jazz Chisholm Jr returns to Yankees starting lineup for series finale
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 8:45 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone restored Jazz Chisholm Jr. to the starting lineup for Sunday’s rubber match against the San Diego Padres. Chisholm Jr. will play second base and bat fifth, moving up one spot from his previous start. The team enters the contest with an 81-61 record, currently holding the top Wild Card position in the American League. New York split the first two games of the series, including a 5-1 victory on Saturday night. Sunday’s finale features a pitching matchup between Gerrit Cole for the Yankees and Michael King for the Padres. If the season ended today, the Yankees would host the Boston Red Sox in the opening round of the postseason.
- •Jazz Chisholm Jr. returns to the starting lineup batting fifth as the second baseman.
- •The Yankees and Padres play a series finale on Sunday following a 5-1 New York win.
- •Gerrit Cole is the scheduled starting pitcher for the Yankees.
- •New York currently sits in the top American League Wild Card spot.
- •Chisholm Jr. has recorded 19 home runs and 40 stolen bases during the 2026 season.
- 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — New York Yankees Make Jazz Chisholm Jr. Decision During Padres Series
"The New York Yankees evened up their series with the San Diego Padres with a 5-1 win on Saturday night.On Sunday, they’ll play the rubber match, which will feature right-handers Gerrit Cole for New York and Michael King for the Padres.Ahead of the matchup, Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced a notable lineup change involving star […] The post New York Yankees Make Jazz Chisholm Jr. Decision During Padres Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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