Make New York Post a Preferred Source Jazz Chisholm Jr. may have a golden opportunity to show the Yankees they potentially made a mistake in not re-signing him.
The free-agent infielder’s representatives met with Blue Jays officials at the GM meetings on Wednesday, according to Sportsnet.
Chisholm reportedly is open to being a versatile piece for his next team after primarily manning second base with the Yankees.
New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. reacts after fouling out against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, at Yankee Stadium in New York. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post The polarizing infielder staying in the AL East would provide some sizzle to the Yankees-Blue Jays rivalry.
Chisholm is an uber-talented player who can win games in a variety of ways, but his Yankees tenure came to be defined by his lack of focus at times, postseason struggles and coming nowhere close to the 50-homer, 50-steal goalhe ambitiously made public for the 2026 season.
He famously played defense while sucking on a Blow Pop in June, which irked manager Aaron Boone, and made an egregious error in the Yankees’ embarrassing display in the first inning of their Game 2 loss to the Rays in the ALDS that he later defended.
Chisholm posted a .773 OPS with the Yankees over two and a half seasons, he hit just .182 in October in pinstripes and was benched at critical times.
New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. reacts after striking out during the fifth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. Charles Wenzelberg for New York Post The Yankees ultimately passed on giving him the qualifying offer, essentially sealing his exit unless there’s a shocking reunion.
Anthony Volpe, who started at second base over Chisholm at times down the stretch and in the playoffs, could have the leg up at the position.
The Blue Jays are in search of offense after finishing in last in the AL East in 2026 following their World Series run in 2025, according to Sportsnet, and prefer outfield help but are being flexible.
Chisholm played outfield during his previous tenure with Miami and has shown he can play multiple positions, which can make him more attractive to teams in need of a bat.
