Jazz Chisholm Jr., the Miami Marlins outfielder, received disappointing news on his 26th birthday as he lost the first salary arbitration decision of the year. Chisholm will now be paid $2,625,000, which falls short of his $2.9 million request. The ruling was made by arbitrators Margaret Brogan, Jeanne Vonhof, and Scott Buchheit on Thursday, following a day of arguments from both sides.
Last year, Chisholm showcased his skills by hitting .250 with 19 home runs, 51 RBIs, and 22 stolen bases in 25 attempts. He played a pivotal role for the Marlins, transitioning from second base and shortstop to center field. Unfortunately, his performance suffered in the NL Wild Card Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, going 0 for 8 with four strikeouts as the Marlins were swept.
