Jazz Chisholm Jr. struggles in 2026, hurting free-agent prospects
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 5:38 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Jazz Chisholm Jr. is experiencing a disappointing 2026 season with the New York Yankees, registering only 1.4 bWAR in 134 games. His performance fell sharply from a strong 2025 campaign where he accumulated 4.1 bWAR. This decline could significantly impact his free-agent value as he heads into this offseason, especially compared to his production in the previous year. Chisholm hit only 19 home runs this season while managing 40 stolen bases, a drop in power but maintaining base-stealing capability. His OPS metrics also declined from 122 OPS+ and.813 OPS last year to 98 OPS+ and.715 OPS this year.
- •Chisholm has a disappointing 1.4 bWAR this season.
- •His homers decreased from 31 to 19 in 2026.
- •He has recorded 40 stolen bases this year.
- •Chisholm's OPS has dropped from.813 to.715.
- •Free-agent prospects have been negatively impacted by his performance.
- 5:38 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. broke out at wrong time amid 2026 disappointment
"This letdown season from Chisholm proves his breakout was at a bad time.
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