NEW YORK CITY, NY – New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. is facing a one-game suspension for violating MLB rules by posting frustrations on social media during a game. Chisholm insists that winning the appeal of his suspension is not his top priority, but he believes there is a gray area in the rule he allegedly broke when venting about an ejection on X platform during the game. League policy prohibits the use of electronic devices by uniformed personnel during a game, including posting on social media.
Chisholm expressed his surprise at the suspension and the accompanying $5,000 fine at a recent game. He mentioned that he felt the fine was worth it for expressing his frustration in the moment. Despite his appeal, it is unlikely that the suspension will be lifted. The incident occurred when Chisholm was ejected by home plate umpire John Bacon for arguing balls and strikes during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Trent Grisham, who was starting in center field for the second consecutive game, made a significant impact by going 2-for-4 with a home run. Grisham’s performance sent Cody Bellinger to the bench, who later entered the game as a defensive replacement but struggled at the plate. Despite Bellinger’s challenges at bat, Yankees’ manager Boone believes that he is close to finding his rhythm and advises him to be more selective with his pitches.
In other news, Austin Wells returned to the lineup after recovering from food poisoning, contributing with a 1-for-3 performance with a walk and a sacrifice fly. Aaron Judge continued his stellar performance by going 3-for-5 with three RBIs, boosting his season average to .397 with an MLB-high 25 RBIs through 21 games. Judge’s consistency in reaching base in 17 consecutive games has been a crucial asset for the team.
As the Yankees navigate through the season, the team faces challenges both on and off the field, dealing with disciplinary matters while striving for success in each game. The ongoing developments in player performances and team dynamics will continue to shape the trajectory of their season.