Aaron Judge was on the field when one of his teammates was ejected after disagreeing with an umpire’s strike call — a pitch that appeared to be outside the zone. But the on-field complaint wasn’t the only issue. The player later made headlines for a strong comment he posted on his personal X account.

According to MLB, the fined Yankees player is Jazz Chisholm Jr., who was ejected during the game against the Tampa Bay Rays. After his ejection, Chisholm took to social media and posted a strong message that included explicit language, claiming the umpire’s call wasn’t even close.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone later confirmed that Chisholm does not agree with the league’s one-game suspension and plans to appeal the disciplinary action.

How much are MLB fines typically worth?

MLB fines typically start at $2,500. The exact amount Chisholm Jr. will be required to pay has not been disclosed. For comparison, in 2023, a Phillies player was fined $5,000 for throwing his helmet into the stands after an ejection.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. #13 of the New York Yankees is held back by manager Aaron Boone #17 after an ejection by umpire John Bacon #70 in the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on April 17, 2025 in Tampa, Florida.

If Chisholm wins his appeal, he likely won’t have to pay the fine or serve the suspension. But if he loses, he’ll not only be fined but will also have to miss a game — a potentially costly absence for both him and the Yankees.

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First fine for Chisholm Jr.

According to Spotrac data, this would be Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s first fine from MLB — both as a Yankee and as a professional player. While he’s been ejected before, Spotrac shows no previous fines against him since his debut in 2020. He recently shared that he’s been working on controlling his emotions in response to what he considers bad calls from umpires.