AROLDIS CHAPMAN NEWS

Wild again Friday Chapman allowed a run on one hit and two walks over one-third of an inning against Toronto on Friday.

Impact Chapman entered in the ninth inning with New York down by three runs, so his struggles didn't do much to impact the outcome of the game. Nonetheless, it's discouraging that the veteran fireballer was unable to find the strike zone -- he threw just five of 14 pitches over the plate and walked the final two batters he faced to load the bases. Chapman was presumed to be in line to regain his closing role when Clay Holmes (back) moved to the injured list Aug. 16, but since that time Chapman has walked four batters and given up three runs over one inning across two appearances. He hasn't been used in a save situation, but it wouldn't be surprising if Scott Effross is called upon the next time a closer is needed given Chapman's ugly past two outings.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Donaldson hits walk-off slam in 10th, Yankees beat Rays 8-7

Josh Donaldson hit a walk-off grand slam in the 10th inning as the clock struck midnight, and the struggling New York Yankees salvaged an 8-7 win over the Tampa Bay Rays to avoid a...

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Likely to work in closer committee Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that Chapman and Scott Effross will serve as the team's primary closing options while Clay Holmes (back) is on the 15-day injured list, R...

Impact Though the left-handed Chapman has the overwhelming edge over right-handed Effross in terms of closing experience, Boone suggested that a two-pronged approach to the late-inning situations may be the Yankees' best option in the short term. Even so, Chapman still looks like the preferred waiver-wire pickup of the two relievers, especially now that he's seemingly regained top form after a few rocky outings upon his return from an Achilles injury in early July. Though he hasn't picked up any save chances since being activated, Chapman enters Wednesday's game against the Rays having turned in nine straight scoreless appearances while striking out 10 and putting only five runners on base across 9.1 innings.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could recapture closer's role Chapman appears to be the top candidate to step in as the Yankees' primary closer after manager Aaron Boone suggested following Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Rays that Clay Holmes (bac...

Impact Though Chapman hasn't received any save opportunities since returning July 1 from an IL stint of his own due to Achilles tendinitis, he's started to resemble the dominant end gamer he's been throughout most of his career, especially in his more recent appearances. Dating back to July 26, Chapman has turned in nine straight scoreless outings while delivering an 0.43 WHIP and 10:1 K:BB in 9.1 innings over that stretch. Despite not having held the closer's role since landing on the IL in late May, Chapman is likely still rostered in the majority of fantasy leagues, but Holmes' impending absence means that the 34-year-old lefty should be scooped up immediately if he happens to be sitting on the waiver wire anywhere.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

With Clay Holmes likely heading to IL, Aroldis Chapman surging for Yankees Adjustments to his delivery have helped Aroldis Chapman turn around his season — right when the Yankees need it the most.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kiner-Falefa helps Yankees squeeze past Red Sox 3-2

Isiah Kiner-Falefa drove in the go-ahead run with a safety squeeze in the ninth inning and hit his first career homer with New York, sending the AL East-leading Yankees past the Re...

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Surging while Holmes struggles Chapman picked up his first hold, striking out two batters in a perfect inning against the Red Sox on Friday, while Clay Holmes blew his third straight save opportunity in the cont...

Impact There had already been hints that Chapman could begin to see closing opportunities again -- he was slated to finish last Friday's game against the Cardinals before Holmes gave up the lead in the eighth inning -- and the continued struggles of the latter make that likelihood stronger. Boone implied that Holmes may have lost his grasp on the ninth-inning role following this Friday's loss, stating, "We'll see. I'm trying to get him in the best positions to be successful. Some nights it'll be the ninth, some nights it'll be having the full go with the pen. We'll keep working with him. Got to get him right and consistent." If Holmes is pulled from the role, Chapman is the most likely candidate to take over closing duties given his extensive history of success (he has 315 career saves) and his recent return to form (he's tossed eight consecutive scoreless innings, posting an 8:1 K:BB and allowing just one hit over that stretch).

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should Aroldis Chapman Take Over For Clay Holmes as Yankees' Closer? Holmes blew another save on Friday night while Chapman continues to shine in the ‘pen, recapturing his form over the last few weeks

AUGUST 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Was lined up to close Chapman would have closed Friday's game against the Cardinals if Clay Holmes had held the one-run lead in the 8th inning, according to manager Aaron Boone, Pete Caldera of The Berg...

Impact Holmes came on to pitch the eighth inning with a 3-2 lead and proceeded to give up two runs, denying Chapman a save opportunity in the ninth inning. Chapman has a 6.10 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 14 strikeouts in 10.1 innings across 12 appearances since he returned to action July 2.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Naquin's two homers, Diaz's two-inning save lift Mets

Deadline acquisition Tyler Naquin homered twice in his home debut, Edwin Diaz locked down his first two-inning save as a pro and the New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 6-4 to op...

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Judge hits 43rd HR, Yanks beat Ms 7-2 for winning home mark

Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 43rd home run, Jose Trevino had his first multihomer game and the New York Yankees beat the Seattle Mariners 7-2 in a series opener between...

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aaron Judge 2nd fastest to 200 HRs, Yankees beat Royals 8-2

Aaron Judge became the second-fastest player in major league history to reach 200 career home runs, and the New York Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals 8-2

JULY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees resume annual Old-Timers' Day after pandemic pause

Nostalgia is again taking over in the Bronx as Old-Timers’ Day has returned to Yankee Stadium for the first time since 2019

JULY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB trade deadline 2022: Should Yankees go all-in for Juan Soto?

Juan Soto is the biggest potential target, but there are a few directions the Yankees could go to improve at the deadline, Jake Mintz writes...

JULY 27, 2022

Brian Cashman Defends Aroldis Chapman Amid Awful Stretch Aroldis Chapman’s numbers are an eyesore, but the Yankees continue to give him his opportunities to right the ship out of the bullpen

JULY 24, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Aroldis Chapman takes one step forward, two steps back BALTIMORE— Aroldis Chapman seems to take one step forward and then one back. The Yankees’ former closer pitched a scoreless inning with two...

JULY 23, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM

Continues to struggle Chapman allowed three runs on two hits and one walk while retiring only one batter (via strikeout) Friday versus Baltimore.

Impact Chapman was brought in at a relatively stress-free point with the Yankees up 7-3 in the seventh inning. However, the veteran reliever allowed the Orioles to get right back into the contest, surrendering a single and a walk before serving up a three-run homer to Anthony Santander. Since returning to big-league action July 1, Chapman has given up at least one run in four of eight appearances and has posted an ugly 9.95 ERA and 1.74 WHIP over 6.1 innings. The strikeouts are still there -- he's fanned nine batters over that span -- but he's also issued seven walks and given up two home runs. Clay Holmes picked up his 17th save Friday and may have the full-time closer role locked up, but the Yankees would love to see Chapman figure things out given the loss of top setup man Michael King to a likely season-ending elbow fracture.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Judge 2 HRs, top majors with 36 as Yankees beat Orioles 7-6

Aaron Judge extended his major league-leading home run total to 36 with a pair of towering shots and the New York Yankees edged the Baltimore Orioles 7-6

JULY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees' Aroldis Chapman Continues to Struggle in High-Leverage Situations Chapman gave up a go-ahead home run against the Boston Red Sox on Friday night, another sign that he can’t be trusted with the game on the l...

JULY 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Bogaerts scores on wild pitch in 11th, Red Sox top Yanks 5-4

Xander Bogaerts slid home on Michael King’s wild pitch with two outs in the 11th inning, and the Boston Red Sox recovered from a meltdown in the ninth to beat the New York Yankees...

JULY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggles in loss Sunday Chapman (0-3) took the loss against Boston on Sunday, allowing one run on one hit and two walks while striking out two over one inning.

Impact Chapman came on in the sixth inning with the game tied 6-6, and he allowed the first three batters he faced to reach base on a single and two walks. The veteran reliever bounced back to retire the next three hitters -- including two by strikeout -- but a Jeter Downs sacrifice fly allowed the go-ahead run to cross the plate, and New York was unable to score again in the contest. Chapman has allowed three runs and has walked five batters over three innings since returning from the IL on July 1. It seems unlikely that he'll regain the closer role until he gets back on track.

JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox score 9 straight, rally past Yanks 11-6 for split

Jeter Downs’ bases-loaded blooper dropped in to break a sixth-inning tie as the Boston Red Sox scored nine unanswered runs to rally past the New York Yankees 11-6

JULY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aroldis Chapman hits 102 mph, throws first perfect inning since April 30 in Yankee loss to Pirates Aroldis Chapman touched 102 miles an hour with his fastball Tuesday night and pitched his first perfect inning since April 30.

JULY 6, 2022 • MCALL.COM

Yankees place Marinaccio on injured list with shoulder issue

Yankees rookie reliever Ron Marinaccio was placed on the 15-day injured list with shoulder inflammation, leaving New York’s solid bullpen without a key piece nearing the season’s h...

JULY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS