Jazz Chisholm Jr. DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (oblique) is scheduled to start a minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on Thursday, according to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch. The Yankees are considering having Chisholm play third base when he returns to the big leagues, so he's likely to play the hot corner on what is expected to be a short rehab assignment. The 27-year-old has been out since late April with a right-oblique strain, but manager Aaron Boone said Chisholm should be MLB-ready by next week. Oswaldo Cabrera (ankle), who had been serving as New York's starting third baseman, is unlikely to return this season after suffering a serious ankle injury. Instead of moving veteran DJ LeMahieu to third, it appears the Yanks are more comfortable using Chisholm there. He was hitting under .200 at the time of his oblique injury, but Chisholm's power/speed combination makes him worth rostering in all fantasy leagues.

New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (oblique) could play in minor-league rehab games by the end of the week. Manager Aaron Boone said it's possible that Chisholm will be major-league-ready at some point next week. The 27-year-old left-handed hitter took hacks at Double-A Somerset on Tuesday. He's almost four weeks removed from a strained right oblique and is ahead of scheduled after an initial timeline of four to six weeks. Depending on how Chisholm looks in the minors, he might only need a few games before the Yankees are comfortable activating him from the 10-day injured list next week. When he returns, he should man second base regularly, which will likely push DJ LeMahieu to third base. Chisholm was hitting just .181 (19-for-105) at the time of his injury with seven homers and six steals, but his power/speed combination gives him plenty of fantasy upside in the Bronx.

New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (oblique) hit against velocity over the weekend of May 23-25 and could face live pitching and/or go on a minor-league rehab assignment this week, according to MLB.com. Chisholm suffered a strained right oblique almost four weeks ago but could return in early June as long as he doesn't suffer a setback with his oblique during his rehab assignment. When Chisholm returns to the Bronx, he should settle back into his starting role at the keystone, which will likely shift veteran DJ LeMahieu to third base. The 27-year-old native of the Bahamas was hitting a weak .181 (19-for-105) before going on the injured list, but he also had seven home runs, 17 RBI, 17 runs and six stolen bases in 30 games. Chisholm's power/speed combination in a strong Yankees lineup makes him worth stashing in all fantasy leagues.