The New York Yankees won’t be reconnecting with Aroldis Chapman anytime soon, especially after his actions just before the playoffs in 2022. Management wanted Chapman to compete for an opportunity to play during the post-season, coming off one of his worst seasons has a professional.
Unfortunately, his 4.46 ERA across 36.1 innings didn’t justify a high-leverage opportunity for the 34-year-old lefty, leading to him abandoning his team, heading back to Miami, and skipping out on the playoffs.
The reality was simple, though: Chapman struggled the entire 2022 season and didn’t earn his way onto the playoff roster.