Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s 30-30 Season Was Just the Beginning - And the Yankees Know It
Thirty-one home runs. Thirty-one stolen bases.
And a month on the shelf with an oblique strain that could’ve derailed a lesser player’s season. But Jazz Chisholm Jr. isn’t built like most.
By the time the 2025 season wrapped, the Yankees’ second baseman had not only joined the exclusive 30-30 club - he did it in fewer than 130 games. That alone is eye-catching. But what’s more important is how Chisholm - and the Yankees - view it: not as a peak, but as a preview.
This wasn’t a stat-padding campaign or a flash-in-the-pan performance. This was a player showing he’s just scratching the surface of what he can become. And that’s exactly why the Yankees find themselves in a fascinating spot heading into 2026.
The Numbers Don't Lie - And They Don't Tell the Whole Story
Let’s start with the production. Chisholm’s 2025 line reads like something out of a video game: 31 homers, 31 steals, 126 wRC+, 80 RBI, 75 runs scored, 58 walks, and 4.4 fWAR. That earned him a Silver Slugger and cemented his place as one of the game’s true power-speed threats.
But here’s the kicker - he missed a full month.
That’s what makes this season so intriguing. Chisholm didn’t just put up big numbers; he did it in a condensed window.
He played with urgency, with electricity, and with a level of impact that went far beyond the box score. The Yankees didn’t just get highlights - they got wins.
And if you ask Chisholm, he left something on the table. According to team insider Bryan Hoch, Chisholm believes the only thing standing between him and the 40-40 club is health. The Yankees, quietly, seem to agree.
The Trade Talk: Why the Yankees Are Listening - Not Selling
Let’s be clear: the Yankees aren’t shopping Jazz Chisholm. But they’re listening. And in the world of front offices, that’s never just background noise.
Chisholm is heading into his walk year in 2026. He’s a dynamic, two-way second baseman with All-Star credentials and a game that plays in October.
Naturally, teams are calling. And the Yankees, ever the opportunists, are doing their due diligence.
Brian Cashman didn’t mince words when asked about Chisholm’s value.
“He’s somebody who I think is currently part of the solution,” Cashman said. “Someone who has made us better by getting him two Trade Deadlines ago and giving us athleticism.
He’s above average. He’s an All-Star second baseman; great defense, steals bags, power, all that stuff.
He’s been a good get.”
That last line matters. Good gets don’t get moved easily.
They get evaluated - carefully. And in Chisholm’s case, the evaluation is tied directly to one thing: health.
The Health Factor: One Full Season Could Change Everything
Chisholm’s 2025 season wasn’t just productive - it was efficient. His power held up through the summer.
His legs stayed fresh. His plate discipline sharpened.
The only thing that slowed him down was that oblique strain.
If he plays 150-155 games? The 40-40 club isn’t just a goal - it’s in play.
That’s what makes this situation so compelling. The Yankees believe there’s another level here.
So do the teams calling about him. And so does Chisholm himself.
This isn’t empty confidence. It’s clarity.
Chisholm knows what he’s capable of. And after a season where he flirted with history despite missing significant time, it’s hard to argue with him.
The Future: A Decision That Can Wait - For Now
Chisholm has made it clear he’s open to staying in the Bronx beyond 2026. The Yankees know that kind of extension won’t come cheap. But for now, both sides seem content to let the season play out.
Another year like 2025 - or better - makes the extension conversation unavoidable. If Chisholm stays healthy and continues to produce at this level, he becomes more than just a valuable piece. He becomes a cornerstone.
Until then, the Yankees have one of the most electric second basemen in the game - a player who can change the outcome of a game with his bat, his legs, or his glove. And one who’s chasing baseball history with the kind of quiet confidence that makes you believe he just might catch it.