Yankees face potential loss of Jazz Chisholm Jr. in free agency
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 6:15 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Jazz Chisholm Jr., currently playing for the New York Yankees, is set to qualify for free agency at the end of the World Series. His performance has declined this season, with a batting average of.218, 17 home runs, and 48 RBIs. The Yankees must decide whether to extend his contract or offer him a qualifying offer worth approximately $22 million. His strong base-stealing remains a highlight, as he has already matched last season's total of 31 stolen bases. Chisholm Jr. is represented by Roc Nation Sports as he navigates his contract options in the coming months.
- •Jazz Chisholm Jr. qualifies for free agency after the World Series
- •Currently batting.218 in the 2026 season
- •Yankees may extend his contract or offer a qualifying deal
- •Has 31 stolen bases this season, equaling last year's total
- •Chisholm Jr. is represented by Roc Nation Sports
- 6:15 AMYahoo Sports — New York Yankees Could Lose Jazz Chisholm Jr. In 2027 Free Agent Class
"New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm qualifies for free agency at the end of this Wold Series. If the Yankees don't extend Chisholm, interest could be strong.
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