Dodgers News: In Deleted Comment, Jazz Chisholm Jr. Suggests He’s Unwilling to Join Dodgers in Free Agency
A sharp, quickly deleted critique of the Dodgers from Jazz Chisholm Jr. fuels questions about where he actually wants to sign next winter.
GLENDALE, AZ—The Los Angeles Dodgers have become public enemy No. 1 in recent years, as to be expected after winning back-to-back World Series titles —their third in six years —and having a top payroll and multiple superstars in their quest to become the first three-peat champion in over 25 years.
That animosity towards Los Angeles has apparently traveled to next winter’s top free agent and current New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr., who, in a now-deleted comment, blasted the Dodgers on whether he’d sign with them in free agency.
The exchange was brought up during a lengthy interview between Chisholm and Randy Miller of NK.com about his upcoming free agency, but it seems that he does not have any interest in joining the Dodgers.
NJ.com: Are you thinking you’d take the Yankees’ best offer. What if the Dodgers offer more?
Chisholm: “I’d go to the Angels before I’d go to the Dodgers. I’d want to go and win by myself. I’d rather build my roof than go to the Dodgers.”
That jab at Los Angeles has since been redacted from Miller’s initial post for unexplained reasons, although it’s likely due to the vast amount of public criticism it drew when it was first posted.
Chisholm, 28, has a knack for making headlines, including this spring, where in the same article, he’s hoping to get a contract around 8-10 years at around $35 million per year, along with recently stating he’d be the second player, along with Shohei Ohtani, to join the 50-50 club.
However, even if Chisholm shows interest in Los Angeles during the next free agency, it’s unlikely the Dodgers would consider a deal, given Chisholm’s past criticism of Miguel Rojas—an issue that arose when the Dodgers and Yankees faced off in the 2024 World Series.
Chisholm accused Rojas of involvement in hazing during his tenure with the Miami Marlins. Rojas viewed some of the incidents differently, and neither player chose to comment further on the issue during the World Series.
While Rojas is set to retire at the end of the 2026 season, the veteran utilityman and team leader is expected to remain within the organization as a player development coach, as reported earlier this year when Rojas re-signed with Los Angeles.
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