Chisholm went 1-for-3 with a run scored and two stolen bases in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.
Getting the start in center field and hitting second, Chisholm flashed his wheels on the front end of a double steal with Jorge Soler. Chisholm seems likely to hit second regularly this season, with Luis Arraez's contact skills filling the leadoff spot. After slugging 14 home runs and stealing 12 bases in only 60 games in 2022, staying healthy seems to be the only thing between Chisholm and a huge fantasy campaign. Chisholm has hit .233 (10-for-43) this spring with two homers and three steals.
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Marlins' Jazz Chisholm: Swats second spring homer
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Chisholm went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's split-squad game against the Cardinals.
Brian Miller got the start in center field during the contest but left before his first plate appearance and handed things off to Chisholm, who flashed his power in the eighth inning by turning around a Jordan Hicks fastball and driving it over the wall in left-center field. The 25-year-old is having a solid spring at the plate, going 9-for-29 (.310) with two doubles, two homers and a steal, but Chisholm's adjustment to his new defensive duties in center field remains a work in progress.
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Marlins' Jazz Chisholm: Launches first spring homer
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Chisholm went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.
He took a Dakota Hudson offering the other way in the sixth inning, and it carried over the wall in left-center field. Chisholm has been playing center field consistently this spring, and while he's still getting the hang of his new position defensively, the transition isn't affecting him at the plate, as he's gone 4-for-11 with a double and a homer through four games.
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Marlins' Jazz Chisholm: Debuts in center
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Chisholm got the start in center field Sunday against the Cardinals, hitting leadoff and going 0-for-2 with a strikeout.
He was a little timid on defense, allowing a Nolan Arenado bloop to fall in for a hit that he likely could have caught, but the Marlins are committed to having Chisholm transition to the outfield this season. His .305 career OBP doesn't make him an ideal fit at the top of the batting order, but if he hangs onto the leadoff spot he could make a big impact in stolen bases after swiping 37 bags through his first 205 big-league games.
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Marlins' Jazz Chisholm: Will play in center in 2023
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Marlins general manager Kim Ng told Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com on Friday that Chisolm will play center field in 2023.
This news comes shortly after the Marlins acquired Luis Arraez from the Twins to become the Marlins' new second baseman. Chisholm certainly has the athleticism to handle the position, but there was some thought that the 24-year-old would play shortstop -- a position he has previous experience at -- with Arraez in town. He'll have eligibility in the middle infield to begin 2023 and should gain outfield eligibility not long into the season.
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Marlins' Jazz Chisholm: Team undecided on position
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Marlins general manager Kim Ng told Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald Thursday that the team is undecided on Chisholm's position for 2023.
The trade of Miguel Rojas to the Dodgers could potentially free up Chisholm to move to his natural position at shortstop. However, he's not considered a strong defender there, so the club might ultimately keep him at second base and use Joey Wendle as their primary shortstop. That's if Wendle himself isn't also traded. Chisholm was limited to 60 games in 2022 due to back and knee issues but should enter spring training with a clean bill of health.
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Marlins' Jazz Chisholm: Played through torn meniscus
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Chisholm (back) underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus Friday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Chisholm sustained a stress fracture in his lower back in late July and had already been ruled out for the season, but he was apparently also playing through a knee injury this year. In spite of his procedure, the 24-year-old is still expected to be ready for spring training in 2023.
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Marlins' Jazz Chisholm: Won't return in 2022
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Chisholm (back) has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Chisholm has been dealing with a stress fracture in his back since late July and is rehabbing in Miami, but manager Don Mattingly said Saturday that the 24-year-old won't return from the injured list prior to the end of the year. Over 60 games in 2022, Chisholm slashed .254/.325/.535 with 14 home runs, 45 RBI, 39 runs and 12 stolen bases. He'll now shift his focus toward returning to full health in time for spring training in 2023.
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Marlins' Jazz Chisholm: Will be evaluated next week
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Chisholm (back) is scheduled for a re-evaluation next week, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Chisholm hasn't taken part in baseball activities since being diagnosed with a stress fracture in late July, but there's a chance he could resume on-field workouts if the upcoming evaluation brings good news. The Marlins haven't yet discussed shutting Chisholm down for the season, but that could be an option if the results of his checkup aren't favorable.
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Marlins' Jazz Chisholm: No baseball activities yet
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Chisholm (back) has yet to resume baseball activities since being diagnosed with a stress fracture in late July, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Chisholm originally landed on the shelf June 29 with a lower-back strain, and a CT scan nearly a month later revealed the stress fracture. The 24-year-old was given a six-week recovery timeline after the new diagnosis, and four weeks in he has yet to resume even basic baseball activities. Chisholm will be eligible to be reinstated from the 60-day IL in late August, but at this point his absence appears likely to extend into mid-September.
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Marlins' Jazz Chisholm: Shifts to 60-day IL
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Chisholm (back) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Sunday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
The 24-year-old was recently diagnosed with a stress fracture in his back after undergoing a CT scan, which is expected to sideline him for six additional weeks, so it's not a major surprise to see him move to the 60-day IL to free up a 40-man roster spot. Chisholm will be eligible to be reinstated to the active roster in late August, but his return isn't likely to come for another week or two after he's first eligible.
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Marlins' Jazz Chisholm: CT scan reveals stress fracture
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Chisholm (back) underwent a CT scan Friday that revealed a stress fracture, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports.
Chisholm had progressed in his recovery in recent weeks, but he's expected to require approximately six additional weeks to recover following the results of the scan. While the 24-year-old initially appeared to be trending toward a return in late July or early August, he'll likely now be sidelined until at least early September. Joey Wendle should continue to see increased playing time at second base in Chisholm's absence until Jon Berti (groin) is back in action.
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Marlins' Jazz Chisholm: Awaiting results of CT scan
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Chisholm (back) will undergo a follow-up CT scan Thursday before the Marlins decide on his next steps, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Per Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com, Chisholm checked out fine while taking batting practice in Los Angeles earlier this week, but running and cutting remains an issue while he works through a right lower-back strain. If the CT scan reveals good news, Chisholm could accelerate his workouts within the next few days, but fantasy managers shouldn't count on him returning from the 10-day injured list until at least next week.
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Marlins' Jazz Chisholm: Plays catch Monday
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Chisholm (back) was able to play catch from 90 feet Monday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Chisholm remains at the Marlins' spring complex in Jupiter, Fla. and is continuing to steadily increase his activities. In addition to throwing, Chisholm has already been able to take part in running drills and fielding grounders, but resuming live batting practice may be the major hurdle that he needs to clear in his recovery from a right lower-back strain. Chisholm doesn't look as though he's currently on track to return prior to the All-Star break.
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Marlins' Jazz Chisholm: Nearing rehab games
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Chisholm (back) is scheduled to play in a game at the rookie-level Florida Complex League on Saturday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
The 24-year-old continues to take part in mobility and core-strengthening work, and he also participated in groundball drills Thursday. Chisholm will likely require multiple rehab games before being cleared for big-league action, and if all goes well he could return from the injured list sometime next week.
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Marlins' Jazz Chisholm: Working out at spring facility
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Chisholm (back) is taking part in mobility and core-strengthening work at the Marlins' spring training facility in Jupiter, Fla. this week, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Though Chisholm isn't being shut down while he works to overcome a right lower-back strain, the fact that he isn't conducting his workouts in Miami doesn't inspire much confidence that he'll be ready to return from the 10-day injured list Saturday when first eligible. A return during the final week of the All-Star break could still be in play for Chisholm, depending on what kind of progress he demonstrates over the next few days.
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Marlins' Jazz Chisholm: On IL with lower-back strain
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The Marlins placed Chisholm on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right lower-back strain, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Chisholm will be eligible to return from the IL on July 9, but Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com notes that the second baseman's timeline for a return is unclear, and a two-week recovery period may be on the optimistic side. If that's the case, the Marlins could elect to hold Chisholm out through the All-Star break, with Miami's final game of the first half coming July 17. However long Chisholm is on the shelf, Jon Berti will likely serve as Miami's everyday second baseman and leadoff man.
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Marlins' Jazz Chisholm: Likely ticketed for IL
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The Marlins are expected to place Chisholm (back) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports.
According to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com, Chisholm was sent in for an MRI after exiting Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Cardinals with lower-back discomfort, and while the extent of his injury isn't yet known, the Marlins apparently believe that he's dealing with more than a day-to-day issue. Chisholm's impending move to the IL should free up Jon Berti to play on an everyday basis at second base, while Brian Anderson should take on regular duties at third base until Joey Wendle (hamstring) is cleared to return from the IL.
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Marlins' Jazz Chisholm: Back in action Tuesday
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Chisholm (back) is starting at second base and hitting second Tuesday in St. Louis, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
He missed a couple games with a back spasms but is back for the second game of the week. Chisholm is hitting .228/.337/.532 with seven home runs and five stolen bases in 23 games this month.
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Marlins' Jazz Chisholm: Sits for second straight
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Chisholm remains on the bench Monday against the Cardinals, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
The Marlins haven't announced a specific injury for their star second baseman, but it's unlikely he'd sit for two days in a row without one. He exited Friday's game against the Mets due to back spasms, so it's likely he isn't fully over the issue. Jon Berti will lead off and play second base Monday.
