Jazz Chisholm Jr. Reveals Asking Price in Yankees Contract Talks Ahead of 2026 MLB Season

Having already laid out some of the lofty expectations for himself going into the 2026 season, New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. has now opened up about what type of contract he will be seeking with free agency looming next winter.

Speaking to Randy Miller of NJ.com, Chisholm revealed his asking price if the Yankees came to him right now would be $35 million per season over eight to 10 years.

"I'd say no because I know I can get $35 million somewhere else," Chisholm said when asked if he would take an offer from the Yankees worth $25 million annually. "That's $10 million less a year. ... I'm 28. I want 8-to-10 years."

Since spring training started, Chisholm has already stated he wants to win AL MVP and help the Yankees win a World Series this season. He followed that up by adding he wants to go 50-50 and have a 10-WAR year.

One good thing about Chisholm's goals is they do feed into each other. It's hard to imagine a scenario where a team has a player who puts up 50 homers, 50 steals, is worth at least 10 wins above replacement and isn't at least in the mix to win a World Series.

It's safe to assume a player coming off a 10-WAR, 50-50 season would be able to get at least $35 million per season on a free-agent contract. That might be underestimating how much he could get since he will only be 28 this entire season.

In fact, one scout told Miller that Chisholm might not even have to hit his own personal goals to exceed a deal worth $35 million per season.

"Chisholm might get $40 million a year if he plays like he did last season," the scout said. "The Dodgers just gave Kyle Tucker $60 million. I'd take Chisholm over Tucker on my team."

It has flown a bit under the radar how good Chisholm has been since being acquired by the Yankees from the Miami Marlins midway through the 2024 season. He has the eighth-highest WAR total (6.7) among all AL position players since his first game with the Yankees on July 28, 2024.

Using the comparison the scout did, Kyle Tucker's WAR total during that same period 5.5.

Chisholm had the best season of his career in 2025. He hit .242/.332/.481 with 31 homers and 31 stolen bases, making the All-Star team and winning a Silver Slugger award.