The New York Yankees have added major reinsurance to their lineup in a blockbuster trade with the Miami Marlins. Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reported that the New York Yankees and Marlins were in “deep talks” for shortstop Jazz Chisholm Jr., which included three prospects.
Ken Rosenthal of MLB Network then confirmed the news, stating the Yankees were acquiring the Bahamas-native.
Jul 21, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins designated hitter Jazz Chisholm Jr. (2) looks on from the dugout after the game against the New York Mets at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
Chisholm Jr. has been one of the lone bright spots for the Marlins this season slashing .249/.323/.407/.730 with 13 home runs and 50 runs batted in. Outside of Aaron Judge and Juan Soto, the Yankees have only two active players on the roster with an OPS over .700. With the addition of Chisholm Jr. he will make an immediate impact giving Soto and Judge extra insurance in the lineup.
The headliner of the deal for the Marlins will be the Yankees No. 3 prospect, Agustin Ramirez. According to Baseball America, he has a powerful swing that is ranked in the 90th percentile in average exit velocity and makes a lot of contact within the strike zone. Ramírez has raw power and 16 homers in less than 60 games this season.
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