Jazz Chisholm Jr. Addresses Being Benched, Yankees Teammates Downplay Drama

New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. expressed mild surprise after being left out of the starting lineup for Game 1 against the Red Sox, a decision made by manager Aaron Boone for a right-heavy lineup against left-handed ace Garrett Crochet. Chisholm, who entered defensively in the eighth, told reporters, "I mean, I guess, yeah," when asked about not starting, and noted a "little conversation, not much" with Boone. Despite his mild tone, his body language sparked online controversy. Internally, a Yankees source indicated Chisholm had taken the news well initially, and other team personnel speculated he might have been embarrassed rather than angry, noting he remains a popular teammate. Yankees captain Aaron Judge stated the situation would cause "drama on the outside" but affirmed, "Inside this clubhouse, we’re all good," suggesting internal resolution without major crisis.