Key facts
- Yankees manager Aaron Boone stated Aroldis Chapman does not deserve an apology for 2022 playoff discipline.
- Chapman was excluded from the 2022 postseason roster after skipping a mandatory workout.
- Boone made the decision to exclude Chapman, believing it was best for the team at the time.
- Chapman has since won a World Series with the Texas Rangers in 2023.
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone stated Friday that he does not believe pitcher Aroldis Chapman is owed an apology for the disciplinary action taken against him at the end of the 2022 season. Chapman, an eight-time All-Star, was excluded from the Yankees' divisional series roster against Cleveland after skipping a mandatory workout.
Boone explained that the decision was made based on the facts at the time and what he believed was best for the club. He acknowledged that Chapman had apologized, and while Boone maintains a good relationship with the pitcher, he considers the matter closed. Chapman had previously expressed his belief that the Yankees, including general manager Brian Cashman, owed him an apology.