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Tag: Aroldis Chapman

  • Yankees continue to not be confident in Aroldis Chapman

    August 24, 2022 New York Yankees – The Yankees continued to do everything they can to avoid Aroldis Chapman pitching in a high-leverage spot, trying to get 3+ innings out of Clarke Schmidt to close out Tuesday’s tilt against the Mets. Schmidt ran into trouble in the ninth, however, which forced Aaron Boone to call…

  • Scott Effross injury pushes Yankees further into committee mode

    August 23, 2022 New York Yankees – A Scott Effross IL stint, combined with the Yankees continued reluctance to give the full time job back to Aroldis Chapman, meant that Jonathan Loaisiga was asked to get the final four outs of Monday’s Subway Series opener. Loaisiga responded by retiring all four hitters he faced, becoming…

  • Clay Holmes to IL, Aroldis Chapman returns to closer role

    August 17, 2022 New York Yankees – As expected, Clay Holmes has been placed on the IL with a back strain. Aroldis Chapman will close in his place, and if he keeps up this current run of good form, may not give the job back.  Updated hierarchy: Chapman | Effross | Peralta.

  • Kenley Jansen expected to be activated today

    July 13, 2022 Atlanta Braves — Kenley Jansen is expected to be activated today and should immediately return to the closer’s role. AJ Minter has collected the Braves’ last three saves, including one last night, and we’ll reward him with a few more hours at the top of this hierarchy. Updated hierarchy: *Minter | Smith…

  • Clay Holmes to close for Yankees while Aroldis Chapman is on IL

    May 25, 2022 New York Yankees — Aroldis Chapman was placed on the IL on Tuesday with an achilles injury. Clay Holmes should be the primary option to close while Chapman is out, but Michael King could also be in the mix. Updated hierarchy: Holmes | King | Loaisiga. Minnesota Twins – Emilio Pagan threw…