There’s panic in the Bronx after the New York Yankees dropped out of first place in the AL East following back-to-back series losses to the Blue Jays and Mets. This marks New York’s second six-game losing streak in less than a month.
But Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. isn’t buying into the hysteria. Why? He’s seen worse during his time with the Miami Marlins.
How Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s Marlins Experience Puts Yankees’ Struggles in Perspective
The Yankees’ struggles through early July make you wonder if they overachieved in April and May to start the season. Just over a month ago, they led the American League East by seven games.
That cushion has vanished after recent defeats as the Yankees sit three games behind the Blue Jays and are tied in the standings with the Rays. The team that looked unstoppable in spring now faces questions about their championship credentials.
Blame has been thrown around. Manager Aaron Boone and general manager Brian Cashman have faced the brunt, which has come from criticisms of flawed rosters, lineup inconsistency, and questionable decisions.
However, for Chisholm, a six-game slump doesn’t feel like a disaster when you’ve lived through baseball hell. That perspective is exactly what he wants to offer the clubhouse during these tough times.
“I’ve played with the Marlins,” Chisholm told Bob Klapisch of NJ Advance Media. “I’ve seen bad teams go through rough times, and believe me, this isn’t even close to what I’ve been through in the past. I still feel like we’re going to be fine.”
The third baseman’s confidence stems from experience. When you’ve watched a franchise lose 100 games and cycle through 70 different players in a single season, six straight losses feel manageable. Chisholm knows what rock bottom looks like, and this isn’t it.
The Miami Years That Shaped Chisholm Jr.’s Resilience
The former Marlins star endured years of frustration and rebuilding in Miami while often serving as the team’s lone bright spot amid losing seasons. When Chisholm says he’s not rattled by a rough stretch in July, he means it.
In his MLB debut season with the Marlins in 2020, Chisholm experienced the highs when Miami clinched a playoff berth for the first time in nearly two decades. The young infielder showed flashes of brilliance that made him a cornerstone for the franchise’s future.
But it’s the team’s struggles in the years that followed that are behind his bold claim about the Yankees’ current situation.
In 2021 and 2022, Miami slumped to fourth in the NL East division with 95 and 93 loss seasons, respectively. Chisholm was their lone bright spot on offense, but injuries limited his impact at the plate. Still, he remained a standout whenever he was healthy and available.
Then came 2024, which was truly a disaster. The Marlins lost 100 games and used a franchise-record 70 players just to get through the year. Chisholm watched talented teammates get traded away while the organization focused on developing young prospects rather than competing.
When you compare that experience to a six-game skid with the Yankees, suddenly you realize things aren’t at rock bottom. It’s just a rough patch that every contending team faces during a long season.
Why the Yankees Should Listen to Chisholm Jr.’s Message
Chisholm isn’t wrong about the bigger picture. As rough as the current skid looks, the Yankees are still positioned for the postseason with talent throughout their roster.
They experienced a similar dip heading into the All-Star break last season but still rebounded to finish 94-58 as AL East division winners. The team made it to the World Series before falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers in six games.
The panic and overreaction come with all those expectations that surround the pinstripes. They are, after all, the New York Yankees, and anything short of a championship feels like failure in the Bronx.
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Up next, they’ll face the Seattle Mariners in a series featuring the two AL home run leaders, the Yankees’ Aaron Judge and Seattle Mariners catcher-designated hitter Cal Raleigh. The Yankees need to respond with the urgency that their playoff positioning demands.
While there are valid concerns about the lineup, roster construction, and day-to-day consistency, nothing is really lost at this point in the season. The Yankees still have the talent and experience to bounce back and secure their playoff spot. Chisholm’s perspective might be exactly what this team needs to hear right now.