When the Yankees decided to bring back Zack Britton for the 2019 season, it was clear they placed an emphasis on maintaining MLB’s most dominant bullpen. Then they added to their embarrassment of riches by signing Adam Ottavino, fresh off one of the league’s most dominant 2018 campaigns. With at least five pitchers that would be closers on the majority of MLB teams, Aaron Boone has had to make some decisions early on about how he’ll utilize these weapons. Here’s how it’s shaking out thus far.
Aroldis Chapman
Chapman, to nobody’s surprise, has maintained his role as the Yankees closer.