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Yankees Third Baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. to Return Friday Night

Injury Update and Return Timeline

According to Andy Martino of SNY Network, the New York Yankees plan to bring back third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. to their lineup on Friday night after a left UCL sprain sidelined him for the past few weeks.

Chisholm was placed on the 10-day injured list on July 19th after suffering the injury while sliding into home plate in a game against the Chicago White Sox.

Injury Diagnosis

The Yankees officially revealed Chisholm's injury diagnosis as a ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) sprain. Manager Aaron Boone indicated that Chisholm is likely to remain on the injured list for an extended period.

The UCL is a ligament that stabilizes the elbow joint. A sprain occurs when the ligament is stretched or torn, causing pain, swelling, and instability.

Impact on Team

Chisholm's absence has been a significant blow to the Yankees, who have struggled to fill the void at third base. His return will provide a much-needed boost to the team's lineup and defense.

Chisholm is a rising star who has quickly established himself as one of the best young players in baseball. In 2022, he is batting .293 with 14 home runs and 41 RBIs.

The Yankees are hopeful that Chisholm will be able to return to full strength and help them make a run at the World Series this season.