Chisholm Jr. Injury Update.
Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. exits game with toe discomfort; X-rays negative.
New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. exited Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins after the fifth inning with right big toe discomfort, according to AP News. X-rays came back negative, offering the Yankees some early relief.
Team physician Dr. Christopher Ahmad examined Chisholm after he left the game. The Yankees said he will be re-evaluated before their four-game series opener at Tampa Bay, AP News reported.
Chisholm Exits in Fifth Inning With Toe Pain
Chisholm left after completing the fifth inning on Sunday. The injury was described as right big toe discomfort, according to Messenger-Inquirer. He did not return to the game after being pulled from the lineup.
The Yankees brought in Dr. Christopher Ahmad to examine Chisholm on the spot. X-rays showed no structural damage, which is a promising sign for his availability in the coming days, Bozeman Daily Chronicle reported.
Tampa Bay Series Looms as Next Test for Chisholm
The Yankees are set to open a four-game road series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Chisholm's status for those games remains unclear. The team said he will be re-evaluated before the series begins, according to Voice of Alexandria.
Chisholm has appeared at least 225 times at the plate this season. The Yankees will want him healthy for a key stretch of games. Losing him, even briefly, would be a significant blow to New York's lineup.
Negative X-Rays Keep Chisholm's Outlook Positive
The fact that X-rays came back clean is the most important early development. A negative result rules out broken bones. It leaves open the possibility that Chisholm is dealing with soreness or a minor soft-tissue issue instead.
Soft-tissue injuries can still keep players off the field for days or weeks. But the clean X-ray is a good first sign. The Yankees will know more once doctors run further tests ahead of the Tampa Bay trip, Winnipeg Free Press noted.
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