The New York Yankees addressed their bullpen efficiently this offseason, bringing in Adam Ottavino and retaining Zack Britton. The rotation will be used tactically throughout the season against specific teams and batters, but the same closer will feature – Aroldis Chapman.
The heat-seeker is known as one of the league’s fastest pitchers, hitting over 100 mph regularly. His power is generated from his explosive follow-through and lower half. Utilizing his legs to propel forward is how he manages to produce such speed, but it leaves him vulnerable to injury.
Chapman has had knee issues which have slowed him down in recent years – specifically, in 2018.