Jazz Chisholm Jr. exits early as Yankees’ injury concerns mount

CHICAGO — The New York Yankees, who can’t afford another injury, may have suffered another blow with Monday’s trade deadline fast approaching.

Second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. was pulled from the 11th inning of a 1-1 game against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday afternoon. The White Sox went on to win 2-1 on a walk-off walk in the 11th, beating the Yankees in extra innings for the second day in a row.

Chisholm appeared to hurt his right hamstring while running to first base on a groundout in the ninth inning. He remained in the game, but appeared injured, often wincing while stretching his hamstring and grabbing it. He jogged and walked gingerly around the field and off it.

The Yankees removed Chisholm after Chicago intentionally walked him with the automatic runner on second base and two outs. José Caballero replaced him.

The Yankees are already dealing with several major injuries, and have serious weaknesses to address with the trade deadline looming.

Cody Bellinger might not return until September after straining his left hamstring over the weekend in Philadelphia. The Yankees have long been without Aaron Judge (right first rib stress fracture) and Giancarlo Stanton (right calf strain), and they haven’t provided a timetable for either player’s return.

Chisholm went 1-for-3 in the game, and is in the midst of a down season. In 102 games, he’s hit just .224 with 16 home runs, 45 RBIs, 30 steals and a .708 OPS. Last season, he hit 31 homers with 30 steals and posted a .813 OPS. He will be a free agent after this season.

The Yankees have been in the market for a bat, and they could look to add an infielder if it appears Chisholm will miss significant time. It’s also possible they could turn to top prospect George Lombard Jr., who has performed well at Triple A of late.