The power returned to the Yankees’ lineup Tuesday. On Wednesday, the power arm returned to the bullpen.
A day after Aaron Judge started his first game in nearly two months, Aroldis Chapman was activated off the disabled list. The hard-throwing closer hasn’t pitched since Aug. 21, when he was forced out of a game with left knee tendinitis.
Chapman worked a simulated game Monday and said Tuesday that he felt good enough to face hitters again.
The simulated game “went as expected, really good,” Chapman said.
He figures to be ready to step back into the closer’s role right away.