Overview
- New York Post columnist Joel Sherman urged the team to be open to trading Chisholm, citing his contract timeline and potential payroll priorities.
- Jon Heyman pushed back on the likelihood of a trade, saying the club prefers improved focus from Chisholm and noting scarce second-base alternatives without major cost.
- Chisholm, 27, is coming off a 30–30 season and his second All-Star nod, posting a .242/.332/.481 line with 31 home runs and 31 steals in 2025.
- He remains under team control for 2026 through arbitration and would reach free agency after that season, with no extension or trade decision reported.
- Fresh fan scrutiny followed an ALDS error and nightlife photos, as MLB Trade Rumors projected a $10.2 million arbitration salary for 2026.