Not even the New York Yankees are immune to the reality that is a global pandemic.
Speaking to the media on Saturday, manager Aaron Boone announced star closer Aroldis Chapman tested positive for coronavirus two days prior. Boone also added the hard-throwing lefty would be out for “the foreseeable future” despite mild symptoms, according to Erik Boland of Newsday.
Boone said Aroldis Chapman has tested positive. He has mild symptoms, Boone said. "He will not be here for the foreseeable future."
— Erik Boland (@eboland11) July 11, 2020
In spite of the chilling diagnosis, there is no need for the Yankees to panic.