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Jazz Chisholm-Dodgers rumors were inevitable, but look even worse after latest Yankees drama

The Dodgers would be taking a big risk by signing Jazz Chisholm Jr.
ByPat Ragazzo
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Oct 3, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) on deck in the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in game one of the ALDS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
Oct 3, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) on deck in the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in game one of the ALDS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

There were always going to be rumors linking second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr., at the end of his Yankees tenure, to the Los Angeles Dodgers. But despite Chisholm's talent and upside, the Dodgers should be wary of pursuing him this offseason.

At first glance, Chisholm appears to be the perfect buy-low candidate for the Dodgers to stick at second base for a year, hoping he goes 30-30 again like in 2025. However, there are a good amount of antics that come along with the player.

Latest Yankees drama should scare Dodgers away from Chisholm

In his walk year, Chisholm had a down season with the Yankees in 2026. Not to mention, there was plenty of drama surrounding him during his Yankees tenure.

Chisholm took the field with a lollipop in his mouth in the regular season, which irked Yankees manager Aaron Boone and others. He also made a critical throwing error in the ALDS before doubling down by saying he'd make the same questionable decision all over again.

As Randy Miller recounted in a recent piece for NJ.com, "I know [Aaron]Judge has sternly told Jazz to stop doing certain things, because Jazz told me it happened.”

The Yankees didn't extend the qualifying offer to Chisholm this offseason, which indicates that they're ready to move on from him after two-plus seasons. Chisholm has shown in the past that he can be an All-Star caliber player, but he does cause some headaches in the process.

Chisholm, 28, will likely have to settle for a one-year prove-it deal to rebuild his value before re-entering free agency next year. The Dodgers could bring him in to play second base if they don't feel like Alex Freeland and Tommy Edman can split the position. That being said, the juice probably isn't worth the squeeze of signing Chisholm, even if it's only for one season.

On one hand, the Dodgers would be getting another left-handed hitter with pop, speed and defensive skills. But on the other hand, Chisholm seems to stir up distractions wherever he goes. He might not be suited for a big market team, as we just learned from his time with the Yankees.

Chisholm also hasn't proven to be a player who performs on the biggest stage and under the bright lights during the postseason. He has a career .172 batting average and .538 OPS in 28 career playoff games. He did not step up in any of his three stints in the postseason with the Yankees in the last three years.

So, the Dodgers were probably always going to be linked to Chisholm in some capacity this offseason, but it looks much worse after the latest drama with the Yankees.

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