May 26, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) reacts after hitting a solo home run in the eighth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
All-Star second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. spoke after the team was eliminated by the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night, suggesting that he'd like to return to the organization.
While the Yankees could go that route, many don't want them to. It'll be interesting to see what happens with him, as he's one of the more interesting free-agent cases in baseball, but regardless, there is a scenario where the Yankees would have to replace him if he decides to walk.
New York could go with Anthony Volpe, though some fans might not want to hear that.
Volpe had an excellent postseason, and we should give him all the credit in the world for going down and doing what he had to do in Triple-A when he was optioned earlier in the season.
As for some outside possibilities, the Yankees could be interested in Brandon Lowe.
Lowe has been among the best second basemen in baseball over the past couple of seasons and is coming off a season in which he hit 35 home runs. Bleacher Report recently suggested that he could be an option for New York.
“Good luck finding a second baseman who can match both Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s power and speed, but Brandon Lowe would certainly handle the first with 66 home runs and an .806 OPS over the past two seasons. And Yankee Stadium's short porch in right would be conducive to his left-handed power,” Bleacher Report wrote.
There's an interesting case to make that Lowe is a better player than Chisholm, though they both do some things differently. Chisholm is ultra-athletic and can play multiple positions, while Lowe is more of a home-run hitter.
His ability to leave the yard, especially with the Yankees' short porch in right field, however, could make him a perfect candidate for the front office this winter.
He'll be expensive, though, so the Yankees will have to figure that out.
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