The New York Yankees traded for Jazz Chisholm Jr. in 2024, and after this season ends, he will be a free agent.
For the most part, Chisholm has been a great addition for the Yankees. He posted a 31-homer, 31-steal season last year, but this season has been disappointing. He has gotten hot over the last month, but he is now dealing with a thumb sprain. Despite a down year, he will be looking for a big payday in free agency. He is a two-time All-Star and a Silver Slugger Award winner, but the Yankees may not want to pay him top dollar.
Had Chisholm been an All-Star again this year, the Yankees may have been more inclined to pay him. However, now they may want to explore options. CBS Sports' Mike Axisa listed the Yankees as a potential landing spot for Brandon Lowe.
Lowe would be a great fit for the Yankees. This is Lowe's first season away from the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays' ballpark has been described by many hitters as a tough place to hit because of how hard it is to pick up the ball. However, he was an All-Star last year with the Rays playing at Steinbrenner Field. This year, he has been great for the Pittsburgh Pirates, showing how good he can be in a good hitting environment.
He is slashing .259/.328/.479 with 29 home runs. He is having a career year at the plate and has a plus-13 outs above average. He should cost less than Chisholm, but give the Yankees just as valuable a hitter. He is not going to provide the same speed Chisholm does on the bases, but he can be an elite producer at Yankee Stadium.