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Yankees 3B Jazz Chisholm Jr. likely headed to IL due to UCL injury, might need surgery

New York Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. has a UCL injury in his left elbow and is likely headed to the injured list.

Manager Aaron Boone revealed the diagnosis to Yankees beat reporters Tuesday prior to New York's game against the Chicago White Sox. Boone said surgery to repair the injury is an option. Chisholm will undergo further evaluation to determine the severity of the injury and the next steps. He's officially listed as day-to-day at the moment.

Chisholm injured his elbow while sliding head-first into home plate during Monday's 12-2 loss to the White Sox.