In a surprising trade move, the New York Yankees have added second baseman and center fielder, Jazz Chisholm Jr., to their roster in a trade deal with the Miami Marlins. The deal was first reported by Craig Mish of SportsGrid and marks the start of the Yankees' efforts to strengthen their team.

As part of the trade, the Yankees will send Triple-A catcher Agustin Ramirez to Miami. Additionally, two more prospects will be heading to Miami as confirmed by a team source. Ramirez, known for his power but with a questionable defensive reputation, will join the Marlins after hitting .290 with 16 homers in 58 games at Double-A Somerset.

Chisholm Jr., on the other hand, has been a solid contributor for the Marlins, hitting .249 with 13 home runs, 50 RBIs, and a .730 OPS through 386 at-bats. It remains to be seen how the Yankees will utilize Chisholm Jr., especially with Aaron Judge likely to remain as the team's starting center fielder once Giancarlo Stanton returns from the injured list.

One possibility is that the Yankees could platoon Chisholm Jr. with current starting second baseman, Gleyber Torres, who hits righty. Chisholm Jr., a lefty, could bring balance to the lineup. However, the Yankees may also have a longer-term plan for Chisholm Jr., looking to use him as their second baseman in the future. This decision is influenced by the fact that Torres will become a free agent at the end of the season, while Chisholm Jr. still has several years of team control.

It's worth noting that Torres, despite experiencing a challenging season overall, has shown improvement recently, hitting .329 with a .899 OPS over his last 19 games. The Yankees, ranked 27th in wRC+ out of the leadoff position this season, have been searching for a permanent solution. Chisholm Jr. could potentially fill this role, adding power and speed to the team. In fact, Chisholm Jr.'s.320 on-base percentage ranks fourth on the Yankees, while his speed places him as the fastest player on the team with his impressive sprint speed.

While Chisholm Jr. has primarily played as a second baseman, the Yankees may also explore his potential at other positions. With DJ LeMahieu struggling, the possibility of Chisholm Jr. taking on the challenge of learning third base has been raised. However, his experience at third base is limited, having been primarily a shortstop throughout his career.

The acquisition of Chisholm Jr. brings excitement to the Yankees' lineup, as his offensive capabilities and defensive skills have the potential to make a significant impact. As the team aims to improve their performance and secure a playoff spot, the addition of Chisholm Jr. could prove to be a valuable asset in their quest for success.