Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s contract year with the New York Yankees may not have the same buzz as Aaron Judge's, but it's definitely a storyline worth following.
After delivering the first 30-homer, 30-stolen base season for the Yankees in over two decades, Chisholm has managed to put past injury and inconsistency issues behind him. This season is set to significantly influence his future earnings.
Chisholm recently shared that he hasn't yet discussed a contract extension with the Yankees. However, the All-Star second baseman made it clear that he hopes to remain in pinstripes for the long haul.
“I think anybody would want to be here for the rest of their career,” Chisholm expressed. “I haven’t heard anything yet.
I left that all in my team’s hands. I’m just playing baseball.”
Despite a tendency to strike out and a couple of cold playoff performances, Chisholm remains a dynamic force when he's on his game. With 42 home runs and 49 stolen bases in 176 games as a Yankee, he has the potential to elevate his value further this season.
The Yankees face the question of whether to retain Chisholm, especially with their payroll hovering around the $300 million mark. A 30-30 second baseman commands a hefty contract, and Chisholm won’t hit 30 years old until 2028.
With so much at stake, Chisholm's season is one to watch, as the possibilities for his next contract, in terms of both dollars and destination, are wide open.