Chisholm was slotted at third base despite opening the year at his natural position, second base, to accommodate teammate DJ LeMahieu, who had recently returned from his own injury. When Chisholm began his rehab stint in the minors, the Yankees asked him to move to third base to prepare and he made a strong pronouncement in response.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. enjoyed his return to the New York Yankees from an oblique injury immensely and did it as a third baseman.

The New York Yankees were predicted to make a trade for All-Star Brandon Lowe following Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s comments.