Yankees Could Replace Jazz Chisholm With Surprising Power Bat

Jazz Chisholm is currently on the 10-day injured list after sustaining a thumb injury, and the New York Yankees might not get him back before the end of the regular season.

Chances are, Chisholm will be ready for the playoffs, but we may very well have just seen his last regular-season at-bat in the Bronx.

Chisholm is slated to hit free agency this winter, and the chances of the Yankees bringing him back are slim. The 28-year-old is expected to land a lucrative multi-year contract even after a rough 2026 campaign, and New York seems unlikely to give it to him.

That will leave the Yankees searching for a replacement this offseason, and while Luis Arraez is tantalizing, there aren't many feasible options beyond him.

So what if Arraez re-signs with the Philadelphia Phillies or joins a different team?

Well, one particularly intriguing possibility does exist: Brandon Lowe.

Lowe's bat has never been in question. This season with the Pittsburgh Pirates, he has slashed .259/.328/.479 with 29 home runs and 83 RBI over 597 plate appearances. He smashed 31 homers for the Tampa Bay Rays last year, and he owns a lifetime .807 OPS.

The problem for Lowe, though, has been his defense ... until this season.

Lowe has historically been a poor defender, but he has reversed that trend in 2026, owning a plus-13 DRS and plus-11 OAA. How that happened is beyond comprehension, but the 32-year-old has played at a Gold Glove level this season.

But can the Yankees trust Lowe's sudden defensive turnaround? And will his age — not to mention his extensive injury history — scare them off?

Lowe seems built for Yankee Stadium. He's a lefty slugger with 30-homer power, and you'd imagine he would have a shot at 35-plus dingers in the Bronx. Back in 2021, he tallied 39 long balls with the Rays, so he definitely has it in him.

The price tag could be scary for New York when you consider the cons, but there is no doubt that Lowe could comprise an enticing addition.

Plus, Lowe owns a lifetime .885 OPS with runners in scoring position, and Lord knows the Yankees could use some more clutch hitting.

Arraez is the better fit for the Yankees' lineup, but Lowe would represent more than just a good consolation prize.