Yankees Make Bold Jazz Chisholm Jr Decision for Game 3 vs Rays

The New York Yankees are gearing up for a win-or-go-home Game 3 matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays. Now, the Yankees have revealed their starting lineup for Game 3, and one of their biggest decisions for it involves Jazz Chisholm Jr. The Yankees have announced that Chisholm will officially not be starting for them in Game 3.

Instead, Anthony Volpe will be replacing Chisholm at second base for the Yankees. With this being an elimination game for the Yankees, it is certainly bold that they have decided to not start Chisholm. He is capable of being a difference-maker when playing at his best.

Yet, even with this being the case, New York is giving Volpe a chance as their starting second baseman. Chisholm notably made a costly error in Game 2, so that could have played a role in Yankees manager Aaron Boone sitting him for Game 3. In 137 games this season with the Yankees, Chisholm had 19 home runs, 41 stolen bases, 55 RBI, and a .

231 batting average. He is currently in the final year of his contract and can become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.