Yankees need 'actual results' from confident $10.2 million All-Star
There's a lot at stake for the Yankees and the player.
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The New York Yankees are off to a blistering hot start despite falling short against the Miami Marlins on Sunday. New York's pitching staff looks like it could be one of the best in baseball throughout the season, and that's without Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon. At the plate, Aaron Judge is starting to heat up after a slow start, and first baseman Ben Rice is showing why so many people in the organization believe he has a bright future .
But there are many position players off to slow starts, including impending free agent Jazz Chisholm Jr. Chisholm has stolen four bases, but just seven hits and 12 strikeouts compared to one walk in 38 plate appearances is not going to cut it, writes FanSided's Mark Powell . "Cemented near the top of the Yankees lineup, Chisholm Jr.
is a force when he reaches base, and proved last season he can hit for power as well, utilizing the short porch to his advantage," wrote Powell. "The 28-year-old is set to be a free agent after this season, only adding to the pressure he will surely feel should his tough start continue. " MORE: Jo Adell robbed 3 home runs in the same game Chisholm received scrutiny following Saturday's game against the Miami Marlins, as he took a laid-back approach to a routine ground ball to second base.