MLB insider names Reds as Jazz Chisholm Jr. fit, but they should avoid him at all costs

MLB insider Mark Feinsand identified the Cincinnati Reds as a potential landing spot for Jazz Chisholm Jr., who could address their need for offensive production at second base alongside Elly De La Cruz. However, the Reds should be cautious about signing Chisholm because he has a high strikeout rate (30.9% whiff rate in 2026, 32.2% in 2025) that conflicts with Cincinnati's stated priority of improving contact hitting. Additionally, the Yankees' decision not to retain Chisholm after his 30-30 season the previous year raises concerns about his durability and consistency as a long-term solution.

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