The Yankees are shaking things up at the top of the lineup this spring, with manager Aaron Boone testing Jazz Chisholm Jr. in the leadoff role. Over the past two games, Boone has penciled in the versatile infielder to see if he can be the table-setter for Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger.
A Familiar Spot for Jazz
Chisholm isn’t new to the leadoff role, having spent 238 at-bats at the top of the order for the Miami Marlins last season. He slashed .244/.317/.408 in that stretch, which isn’t exactly elite, but his ability to make things happen on the bases is what makes him an intriguing option.