Yankees Update: Jazz Chisholm Jr. Set to Return, Ryan Weathers Probably Skips Regular‑Season Finale, Grisham Nears Activation

Just before the Yankees open the series against the Diamondbacks in Arizona, manager Aaron Boone took a few minutes to walk fans through the club’s latest injury chart. There’s a lot to digest, but the big takeaway? Jazz Chisholm Jr. is on the verge of re‑joining the lineup.

Boone confirmed that the second‑baseman, who’s been nursing a sprained thumb since a head‑first slide into second on Sept. 10, should be activated during the team’s final homestand, which kicks off Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. "He’s really close," Boone said, noting that Friday marked Chisholm’s fourth consecutive day of hitting in the cage and that he’s already done a few days of light throwing.

Before the injury, Chisholm was on a tear. He posted a .375/.464/.500 slash line over his last seven games, including a homer, and he’s finished the season hitting .232 with 19 homers, 40 stolen bases and 55 RBIs. His return will stir up a roster puzzle: Max Schuemann is poised to fill Aaron Judge’s spot at first, while Anthony Volpe has been sliding into second base in Chisholm’s absence. How Boone balances the minutes for Volpe and Chisholm will be something to watch.

On the flip side, left‑hander Ryan Weathers is unlikely to take the mound before the regular season wraps. The 24‑year‑old was placed on the injured list in late August with a left forearm flexor strain. Although he’s made “good strides,” Boone admitted there isn’t enough calendar room to get him back before the postseason begins. Weathers will throw another bullpen session Saturday, which could influence whether the club taps him for the playoffs.

When healthy, Weathers posted a respectable 3.60 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP over 25 starts this year. He’s actually been better lately—his last seven outings produced a 2.27 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP—so the Yankees certainly have an eye on his potential contribution when the stakes are highest.

Rounding out the update, Boone gave a quick status on veteran outfielder Trent Grisham. The right‑handed bat, who suffered a right hamstring strain on Sept. 5 (the same ailment that sidelined him in June), is “pretty far” into his running progression. If all goes well, Grisham could be activated before the season’s final games, giving the club an extra weapon against right‑handed pitching.

Grisham has been solid all year, compiling a .211/.308/.395 line with a .703 OPS across 121 games. His return would add depth, especially with Spencer Jones and Heliot Ramos having seen regular time while he’s been out.

All told, the Yankees are juggling a few moving pieces as they sprint toward the postseason. Chisholm’s comeback could inject speed and spark, Weathers may have to wait until October to pitch, and Grisham’s health could provide a timely boost. Fans will be watching closely as Boone works the puzzle together.