New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone stated he does not believe pitcher Aroldis Chapman deserves an apology for being disciplined at the end of the 2022 season. Chapman was excluded from the team's playoff roster after skipping a mandatory workout.
The exchange highlights lingering tensions between a former key player and the team's management, offering insight into player-manager dynamics and disciplinary decisions within professional sports organizations.
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.
Chapman, who recorded 146 saves for the Yankees between 2016 and 2022, did not return to the team after their 2022 postseason elimination. He went on to win a World Series title with the Texas Rangers in 2023 and is currently playing for the Boston Red Sox on a one-year contract.
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