Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Yankees star Jazz Chisholm Jr. is reportedly set to be benched for Game 1, a decision the infielder is not expected to take well. Reports also indicate shortstop Anthony Volpe's starting status is 'very much in play' as the team weighs its lineup choices. Fans are debating the tactical call and how the clubhouse will react to leaving two well-known players out.

The Yankees face a lineup decision ahead of their AL wild-card series against the Boston Red Sox: whether to sit Jazz Chisholm Jr. when Boston starts left-hander Payton Tolle. The matchup has sparked debate among fans over whether New York will prioritize the platoon advantage or keep its star infielder in the lineup for a win-or-go-home playoff series.