Aroldis Chapman Reconsiders Return to Yankees

Reliever Aroldis Chapman, who spent six seasons with the New York Yankees before joining the Boston Red Sox, said he has “turned the page” on a past dispute with Yankees general manager Brian Cashman. The disagreement stemmed from Chapman being left off the Yankees’ 2022 postseason roster after missing a mandatory workout, which he claimed he had permission to miss. He previously demanded an apology before considering a trade back to New York.

During the All‑Star break, Chapman told reporters he no longer expects an apology and is open to the possibility of returning to the Yankees. The Yankees, still in need of a reliable closer as the August 3 trade deadline approaches, have shown interest, but a deal remains uncertain. Chapman currently posts a 2.20 ERA with 19 saves for Boston, and the Red Sox are fighting for a wild‑card spot, making a trade less likely.

The situation adds another twist to the historic Yankees‑Red Sox rivalry, though no transaction has been confirmed.