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New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman placed on IL with left elbow inflammation

The New York Yankees have placed closer Aroldis Chapman on the 10-day injured list with left elbow inflammation.

The IL move, retroactive to Friday, comes after Chapman allowed two baserunners in the ninth inning Thursday before closing out a win over the Seattle Mariners for his 23rd save in 27 opportunities.

Chapman, who made his seventh All-Star Game this season, has 43 appearances in 2021 with a 3.63 ERA, which would be a career worst.

In a corresponding move, the Yankees recalled right-hander Nick Nelson from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Nelson is 0-2 with a 9.