"Chapman was a three-time All-Star as the Yankees' closer and was the centerpiece of a bullpen that helped New York reach the postseason in five consecutive years from 2017 to 2021. But the hard-throwing left-hander struggled through a tumultuous 2022 season during which he was removed from the closer role, was sidelined for a month because of a leg infection he sustained from a tattoo, skipped a mandatory workout, and was ultimately left off the Yankees' roster for the American League Division Series."
""I dealt with a lot of disrespect [with the Yankees]," Chapman said. "I put up with a lot of things. I knew that they just wanted to find a way to get rid of me, but they didn't know how. And I just dealt with it quietly, kept playing, and doing what I always do." Chapman stressed that he did not have a problem with manager Aaron Boone of any of his teammates in New York, adding that his frustration was with the Yankees' "bosses.""
""No way, not even dead," Chapman answered, as translated from Spanish. "If I were told that I was being traded to New York, I'd pack my things and go home. I'll retire right on the spot if that happens. I'm not crazy. Never again." Chapman did not re-sign with the Yankees after the 2022 season and signed with the Royals in January 2023."
Aroldis Chapman played parts of seven seasons for New York from 2016 to 2022 and was a three-time All-Star and the centerpiece of a bullpen that helped the team reach the postseason from 2017–2021. Chapman endured a difficult 2022 that included removal from the closer role, a month sidelined for a tattoo-related leg infection, skipping a mandatory workout, and exclusion from the ALDS roster. He declined to re-sign and joined the Kansas City Royals in January 2023. Chapman said he would retire rather than return to the Yankees, saying he endured disrespect from team bosses while maintaining good relations with teammates and manager Aaron Boone.
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