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“I want nothing to do with Jazz Chisholm Jr.” – Mets fans rip NY pundit after $30M contract suggestion for ex-Yankees free agent

After an underwhelming 2026 season with the New York Yankees, Jazz Chisholm Jr. is now a free agent. The popular consensus seems to be that the Bronx Bombers will not look to re-sign him.

By Raghav Mehta · Sportskeeda

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 4:59 AM

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Mets fans strongly criticized pundit Ryan Finkelstein's suggestion of a one-year, $30 million free-agent deal for Jazz Chisholm Jr.
Finkelstein argued on the Locked on Mets podcast that Chisholm offers elite talent and strong defense at second base.
Chisholm stated he would welcome a reunion with the New York Yankees despite entering free agency.

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New York Mets fans reacted strongly against a proposal by pundit Ryan Finkelstein suggesting the team sign free-agent infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. to a one-year, $30 million contract. Speaking on the Locked on Mets podcast, Finkelstein suggested the deal to help Chisholm bounce back, but supporters quickly rejected the idea on social media.

Chisholm became a free agent following the New York Yankees' postseason elimination by the Tampa Bay Rays. The second baseman stated he prefers to reunite with the Yankees, finishing his 2026 campaign with a .231 batting average, 19 home runs, and 55 RBIs.

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