AROLDIS CHAPMAN NEWS

Yankees Place Aroldis Chapman on 15-Day IL New York’s closer is headed to the injured list with an Achilles injury

MAY 24, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Yanks lose Stanton, LeMahieu to injuries; LeMahieu MRI clean

The Yankees lost All-Stars DJ LeMahieu and Giancarlo Stanton to injuries, although the early diagnosis on LeMahieu suggests New York dodged a serious issue

MAY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Placed on injured list Chapman was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to left Achilles tendinitis.

Impact Chapman struggled significantly over his last five outings, giving up at least one run in all five and posting a 14.73 ERA and 3.27 WHIP over that stretch. It's unclear to what extent he was battling Achilles issues throughout that time. He'll miss at least 15 days, with the Yankees yet to give a timeline for his return beyond that point. Clay Holmes hasn't given up a run since his first outing of the year and appears to be the top choice to close games until Chapman returns.

MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Move to IL likely Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday that Chapman (Achilles) is likely to be placed on the 15-day injured list, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact Before making any roster move, the Yankees will likely wait and see how Chapman looks Wednesday, the final day that the team would be able to backdate a stint on the IL. At the moment, however, Boone doesn't seem optimistic that Chapman will demonstrate enough progress in his recovery from left Achilles' tendinitis to avoid a two-plus-week absence. With Chapman expected to go on the IL, Clay Holmes looks like the top candidate to pick up saves for the Yankees in the interim.

MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees can't afford to wait for Aroldis Chapman's fastball to return. Clay Holmes is now officially The Man ' Klapisch As New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman nurses a heel injury, his fastball has become a shell of its former self. Lucky for Aaron Boone h...

MAY 24, 2022 • NJ.COM

Latest on Yankees injuries: Aroldis Chapman, Chad Green, Domingo German What you need to know about several injured New York Yankees, including closer Aroldis Chapman.

MAY 24, 2022 • NJ.COM

Urias tags Cole, O's overcome Judge's 2 HRs, beat Yanks 6-4

Ramón Urías hit a tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning off Gerrit Cole and the Baltimore Orioles withstood Aaron Judge’s two home runs to beat the Yankees 6-4 and send New York to...

MAY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Time for Yankees to replace closer Aroldis Chapman with Clay Holmes?

Clay Holmes has pitched so well for the Yankees this season, it might be time to make him the closer, writes Jordan Shusterman.

MAY 23, 2022

Has tendinitis, may need IL stint Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Monday that Chapman underwent an MRI on his left Achilles' tendon, which returned negative for structural damage but revealed tendinitis, Bryan Hoc...

Impact Though the Yankees aren't yet deactivating Chapman ahead of Monday's series opener with the Orioles, Boone said a stint on the 10-day injured list is "still very much in play" for the fireballing reliever, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. With that in mind, enterprising fantasy managers may want to look to pick up Clay Holmes in leagues where he's available, as the 29-year-old already snagged saves in his last two appearances while Chapman had been faltering of late before sustaining the injury. Even if Chapman ends up avoiding the IL, the Yankees are expected to stay away from him for at least the next couple of days to give his Achilles time to heal.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aroldis Chapman's Struggles Persist as New Injury Pops Up The hard-throwing lefty allowed two runs and took the loss on Sunday afternoon, nursing an achilles injury

MAY 22, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Anderson's HR hushes Yankees, lifts Chisox to twinbill sweep

Tim Anderson hit a three-run homer and then put a finger to his lips to silence the booing fans, capping a tumultuous weekend at Yankee Stadium and helping the Chicago White Sox be...

MAY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Being treated for Achilles injury Manager Aaron Boone said after the first game of Sunday's doubleheader against the White Sox that Chapman is receiving treatment for an Achilles injury, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com repor...

Impact Chapman entered Sunday's matinee with the score tied at 1-1 in the bottom of the ninth inning, and he gave up a leadoff home run to AJ Pollock. After forcing a flyout, the southpaw was visited by a trainer but ultimately remained in the game and gave up another run. In total, Chapman allowed two runs on two hits and a walk while failing to record a strikeout in one-third of an inning to take the loss. While the 34-year-old's injury likely contributed to his struggles Sunday, he's now given up at least one run in each of his last five appearances, and Clay Holmes' strong results this year could allow him to see increased save chances if Chapman continues to struggle.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should the Yankees Remove Aroldis Chapman From Closer Role? Chapman has given up a run in each of his last four outings while other Yankees relievers like Clay Holmes have been dominant

MAY 19, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Yankees' Clay Holmes emerging fast amid Aroldis Chapman's struggles The New York Yankees watched Clay Holmes dominate after seeing closer Aroldis Chapman struggle over last four outings.

MAY 19, 2022 • NJ.COM

Holds on for ninth save Chapman picked up the save in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Orioles after pitching the ninth inning, giving up one run on three hits while striking out one.

Impact Called upon to protect a two-run lead in the bottom of the ninth, Chapman made quick work of the first two batters he faced before running into a little trouble with two outs. He surrendered two consecutive singles and then Ryan McKenna ripped a double, scoring Tyler Nevin and narrowing the deficit to 5-4. Chapman was able to get Cedric Mullins to pop out to end the game, stranding two on base and securing his ninth save of the year. After opening the season with 10.1 scoreless frames, the left-hander has allowed a run in four consecutive appearances. Although he's struggled a little recently, the 34-year-old is 9-for-9 on save chances this year and owns a 2.63 ERA and 1.46 WHIP with 15 strikeouts in 13.2 innings.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Judge homers twice as Yankees edge Orioles 5-4

Aaron Judge homered twice after his first-inning drive bounced off the new left-field wall at Camden Yards, and the New York Yankees topped the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 for their 20th...

MAY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Greg Jewett's Bullpen Report: Aroldis Chapman's struggles, meet Will Vest and more How much should we worry about Aroldis Chapman's struggles? Is Rowan Wick a shrewd pickup? Greg Jewett analyzes the reliever landscape

MAY 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Yankees beat Orioles 6-2 to extend AL East lead to 5 1/2

Luis Severino allowed one hit in six innings, and Jose Trevino hit a three-run homer in the fourth to lift the surging New York Yankees to a 6-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles

MAY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes loss Saturday Chapman (0-1) was tagged with the loss Saturday against the White Sox, allowing one run on two hits and a walk over one-third of an inning.

Impact After the Yankees got to White Sox closer Liam Hendriks for a game-tying run in the top of the ninth inning, Chapman was summoned to try to send the game to extra frames. He retired the first batter he faced but then gave up a single, walk and another single as Chicago pulled out the win. Chapman didn't allow any earned runs over his first 12 appearances of the season but has now yielded a run in back-to-back outings. His 1.37 WHIP and 6.9 BB/9 are red flags, but the veteran closer is 8-for-8 in save chances on the campaign, so his job appears safe for now.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees' Aroldis Chapman reacts to giving up brutal walk-off Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman gave up the walk-off hit vs. the White Sox on Saturday night.

MAY 15, 2022 • NJ.COM

Aroldis Chapman struggles in 9th as Yankees win streak ends at 5 as White Sox walk off with 3-2 win Aroldis Chapman got one out Saturday night and then everything fell apart.

MAY 15, 2022 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Robert RBI hit in 9th, Chisox end Yanks' 5-game win string

Luis Robert singled off Aroldis Chapman to drive in the winning run in the ninth inning and Chicago White Sox edged the Yankees 3-2, stopping New York’s five-game winning streak

MAY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees' Aroldis Chapman blows it in the 9th in loss to White Sox ' Rapid reaction Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman gave up a game-winning single in the ninth inning in a 3-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate F...

MAY 15, 2022 • NJ.COM

Yankees' Aroldis Chapman Snaps Scoreless Streak, But Continues to Get Job Done Chapman has now converted 22 save opportunities in a row going back to last season, saving eight games so far in 2022

MAY 12, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Secures eighth save Chapman earned the save after allowing one run on one hit during the ninth inning of Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Blue Jays. He had one strikeout and one walk.

Impact The veteran lefty surrendered a leadoff double to Santiago Espinal, who advanced to third base on a wild pitch and scored on a sacrifice fly from George Springer, and he then retired the next two batters. It's the first run allowed by Chapman this season, but he remains a perfect 8-for-8 in save opportunities. Overall he has a 0.79 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 12:8 K:BB over 11.1 innings.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE