Jazz Chisholm Jr. is benched for the Yankees in Game 3 of the AL Division Series, after a season that includes a costly defensive moment earlier in the postseason. He appears as a pinch-hitter in the game and later responds to boos he receives from fans, saying he does not understand why they are directed at him. Despite the setback, Chisholm indicates he wants to return to the team.
Across the outlets, the key trigger for the decision is the Yankees’ choice to start Anthony Volpe at second base instead of Chisholm. Yahoo Sports and the New York Post both link the change to an error credited to Chisholm in Game 2 against the Rays, described as costly. The Athletic similarly characterizes the season as disappointing and tumultuous and notes that Chisholm is not in the starting lineup for Game 3. While coverage differs in tone—some focusing on the boos and possible end to his Yankees run—there is agreement on the benching and Chisholm’s stated desire to remain in pinstripes.
