Yankees' Aaron Boone Praises 'Confident' Jazz Chisholm Jr.

The Yankees manager is excited about Chisholm's potential ahead of the 2026 season.

Feb. 20, 2026 at 9:39pm

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New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone has expressed high praise for infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr., who is entering a contract year with the team. Boone noted that Chisholm is in a 'really good frame of mind' and is 'incredibly confident' in his abilities, suggesting the 28-year-old is poised for a big season as he approaches free agency.

Why it matters

Chisholm's performance in 2026 could have major implications for the Yankees, who are looking to win their first World Series title since 2009. As Chisholm enters a contract year, he will be highly motivated to produce at a high level and position himself for a lucrative free agent deal.

The details

Chisholm, who the Yankees acquired in 2024, is coming off the best season of his career in 2025, posting a .813 OPS with 31 home runs and 80 RBIs. Boone praised Chisholm's mindset and confidence heading into Spring Training, indicating the team believes he has even more potential to unlock this upcoming season.

  • The Yankees have reported to Spring Training ahead of the 2026 MLB season.

The players

Aaron Boone

The manager of the New York Yankees.

Jazz Chisholm Jr.

A 28-year-old infielder for the New York Yankees who is entering a contract year.

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What they’re saying

“I feel like he's in a really good frame of mind. He's incredibly confident for good reason in his ability to go out there. Bottom line, he goes out there and goes to the post and does his thing. And hopefully, he keeps improving in his game. He's gonna put himself in a really good position come the end of the season.”

— Aaron Boone, Manager

What’s next

Chisholm will look to build on his strong 2025 campaign and lead the Yankees to a World Series title in his contract year.

The takeaway

Chisholm's confidence and potential have the Yankees excited about his future, as the team hopes he can help them end their World Series drought in 2026 before potentially cashing in on the open market.