Major League Baseball rescinded a one-game suspension against New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr.. The decision was announced Sunday following an appeal by the player.
Jazz Chisholm had been suspended April 18, one day after he was ejected from a game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The league cited his ejection and a violation of its social media policy as reasons for the initial penalty.
According to reports, Chisholm appealed the suspension, which allowed him to continue playing while the appeal was under review.
The league's settlement maintains the fine that was also issued alongside the suspension, though the amount of the fine was not disclosed publicly. The New York Daily News first reported the suspension had been dropped following the appeal outcome.
The second baseman's status with the Yankees has been a topic of discussion early in the season. Through his first 29 games, Chisholm is slashing .173/.298/.394.
He has struck out 39 times in 124 plate appearances this season. This rate means he strikes out in more than 30 percent of his plate appearances.
Despite the struggles at the plate, Jazz Chisholm Jr. has shown value in other areas. He has performed well defensively and has recorded six stolen bases in seven attempts. Nine of his 18 hits have gone for extra bases.
The recent performance has led some to suggest adjusting his position in the batting order. He burst onto the scene last season, slashing .273/.325/.500 in 46 games with the team after joining in a trade.
He is considered a good teammate, but his current hitting performance below .200 could lead to further discussion about his role or time in the majors if it continues.
