Jazz Chisholm Jr. Injured in Game Against Colorado

Jazz Chisholm Jr. was taken out during the top of the ninth inning after injuring his right thumb while diving into second base in the eighth inning. He had initially stayed in the game, which the Yankees won 5-3, but then made a poor throw to first base to start the ninth.

Even though he secured the out on that throw, he was subsequently replaced by José Caballero. The injury happened when Chisholm was tagged out at second base after hitting a ball that bounced off the right field wall. He dove awkwardly into second and was ruled out after a review upheld the call.

When he went to field Jake McCarthy’s grounder at the beginning of the ninth, Chisholm’s throw to first wasn’t well executed, but Luis García Jr. managed to scoop it up. When asked about Chisholm’s condition, Aaron Boone said, “We’ll see.”

The manager noted that Chisholm felt “a little numb” and might undergo imaging on his thumb on Wednesday, depending on how he feels. It’s been a challenging season for Chisholm, who is set to enter free agency after this year, though he has performed better recently.

Encouraging Signs for Yankees Pitchers

In other news, two players pivotal to the Yankees’ postseason are making progress toward returning. Ryan Weathers, who has been sidelined with a left forearm flexor strain for two weeks, began throwing again over the weekend. He’s now throwing from 75 feet and might move to mound work if he continues to feel good over the next few days.

“So far, so good,” Weathers stated, expressing optimism about his recovery.

It looks like Weathers will likely serve as a reliever since there isn’t enough time to fully ramp up his innings, and he may not have been in line for a playoff start anyway. “I’ve come out of the bullpen before, so if that’s where I’m needed, then yeah, I’m all for it,” he added.

Francisco Cruz’s situation appears more uncertain. Initially thought to be out for the rest of the season – and potentially next year – due to a partially torn UCL, he had a meeting with Dr. Keith Meister and received a cortisone shot, which allowed him to consider throwing again.

Cruz has been cautious about announcing a return, stating he wouldn’t get back on the mound unless he was fully healthy and could really contribute to the team’s goals this season.

There’s a chance that Cruz’s arm might not respond well and he could opt for surgery down the line. Conversely, he could also find a way to pitch effectively, much like how Masahiro Tanaka managed through similar difficulties.

Yankees Celebrate Steady Performance

With the win on Tuesday, the Yankees secured their 34th consecutive winning record. Boone reflected on this achievement, acknowledging that “it’s not as easy as sometimes people think.” He noted that this season required fighting to reach that goal. While it’s not their ultimate aim, attaining this milestone speaks to the organization’s longstanding success.

Boone concluded by saying, “We’re happy we got there again, but we’ve got bigger things we’re chasing.”