Major League Baseball is currently examining allegations that Atlanta Braves coach Eddie Pérez instructed a pitch to be directed at New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. during a game played on Saturday. The situation arose from Chisholm’s suspected attempts to communicate pitch signals while positioned on second base in the sixth inning, during which the Yankees secured a 12-9 victory.

Here’s a description of Chisholm’s actions:

The familiar hand motions at 2B returned tonight: pic.twitter.com/imv10g09Cd — Greg Joyce (@GJoyce9) July 20, 2025

The gestures made by Chisholm closely resemble actions displayed by teammate Cody Bellinger when pitchers were observed tipping their throws during another Yankees game. Communicating signs is permissible under these circumstances.

Upon noticing Chisholm’s conduct, Pérez confronted him, resulting in a verbal exchange while Chisholm stood on third base. Pérez reportedly gestured in a manner that could be construed as a potential threat.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. was jawing with Braves coach Eddie Perez. Yankees commentators Michael Kay and Joe Girardi perceived the gesture as a threat for Chisholm to be struck on the head pic.twitter.com/Se7KU4tY5U — Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) July 20, 2025

However, Pérez later refuted claims that the gesture was intended as a threat. In his words, “I was just saying, ‘Be smart.’ I admire him, and I don’t know why he reacted that way. Therefore, I suggested he ’take it easy.’”

Dismissing the notion of retaliation, Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed concern and stated, “I hope it didn’t involve throwing at his head as there’s no place for that. If so, it would require scrutiny.'”

The follow-up game, which the Yankees won 4-2, saw Chisholm go 2 for 4 without receiving any intentional inside pitches aside from a backfoot slider early in the game.