JAZZ CHISHOLM: TEAM GUY!

Look who’s almost back. That’s right, Jazz Chisholm Jr. is inching closer to a return, and I, for one, am thrilled. Not just because he’s electric on the field and makes things happen, but because he gets it. He’s a team-first kind of guy—and in a clubhouse that’s finally clicking, that matters.

And let’s give some rare credit to Aaron Boone for not overthinking things. DJ LeMahieu is finally heating up at second base. Why mess with a good thing? DJ’s settled in, the glove is sharp, and the bat’s waking up. So, Jazz coming back to play third? Chef’s kiss. Logical, practical, and, dare I say, the exact move a team with playoff aspirations should make.

Now let’s rewind for a moment—remember when Chisholm strained his right oblique back on April 29 against the Orioles? That stung. Oblique strains are tricky, and the early estimate was four to six weeks on the shelf. But here we are, almost right on schedule, and the recovery is looking solid.

Jazz has officially entered the rehab phase of his comeback tour, suiting up for the Double-A Somerset Patriots in a game against the delightfully named Akron RubberDucks. But the most important part? He’s getting reps at third base. It's what the Yankees want. That’s where Jazz is headed.

“This week is about getting him comfortable again,” Boone said. “I want him working over at third.” Is it a bit of an experiment? Sure. But it’s also a clear sign that the Yankees aren’t just hoping Jazz fits in—they’re planning around him.

And how does Chisholm feel about the shift? Like a pro, of course.

“Boone told me he really wanted me at third,” Jazz said in a chat with Max Goodman. “I’m a team guy. I’m here to win a ring, not argue about where I play.”

Music to my ears.

The guy’s got flash, fire, and that all-important ‘W’ mentality. He’s not coming back to make a scene—he’s coming back to make a difference.

So yeah, it’s official. The comeback is on. Third base has Jazz hands all over it. And I’m here for every second of it.

Let’s go.