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Yankees bench Jazz Chisholm Jr. for Game 3 of ALDS

Yankees manager Aaron Boone started Anthony Volpe at second base, leaving Chisholm on the bench before the Yankees fell 4‑3 to the Rays.

By Felo News Desk · Published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:18:22 GMT

New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. began Game 3 of the American League Division Series on the bench, after manager Aaron Boone chose Anthony Volpe to start at second base.

When a reporter asked Chisholm about the decision, he replied, “No comment, next,” according to the New York Post. The Yankees lost the game 4‑3, completing a sweep by the Tampa Bay Rays.

Broadcaster Brian Anderson noted that Chisholm appeared upset about not starting. He entered the game in the seventh inning as a pinch‑hitter, faced boos from the crowd, and later grounded into a fielder’s choice in the ninth after narrowly avoiding a double play.

Chisholm, who is a pending free agent, said the boos were “confusing” and that he was trying to help the team win. He also reflected on his childhood as a Yankees fan from the Bahamas, mentioning Derek Jeter.

In the series, Chisholm went 0‑for‑8 with a walk in three games and made a throwing error in Game 2 that allowed a run to score.

Key facts

Jazz Chisholm Jr. was benched for Game 3 of the ALDS in favor of Anthony Volpe. (nypost.com)
Yankees lost Game 3 4‑3 to the Rays, completing a sweep. (nypost.com)
Chisholm responded “No comment, next” when asked about his benching. (nypost.com)
He entered as a pinch‑hitter in the seventh inning and faced boos from fans. (nypost.com)
Chisholm went 0‑for‑8 with a walk in the series and made a throwing error in Game 2. (nypost.com)