Free-agent relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman threw a bullpen session for the Miami Marlins on Wednesday at Nova Southeastern University, according to a source. Miami's interest in the hard-throwing left-hander was reported on Tuesday, and the Kansas City Royals and San Diego Padres are also interested in signing him. The Cuban southpaw probably isn't returning to the New York Yankees after missing a mandatory meeting late last season and being kept off the playoff roster. The 34-year-old veteran ...

Per a tweet from MLB.com's Mark Feinsand on Wednesday morning, the Miami Marlins, Kansas City Royals, and San Diego Padres are reportedly interested in free-agent relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman. Feinsand tweeted the following on Wednesday: "The Marlins, Royals and Padres are among the teams interested in Aroldis Chapman, per sources." The 34-year-old made 43 appearances for the New York Yankees during the 2022 season, pitching to a 4.46 ERA and a 4.57 FIP in 36.1 innings of work for the ...

The Miami Marlins are among a few teams considering free-agent relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman, who lives in South Florida. The hard-throwing left-hander fell on hard times in 2022, posting a career-worst 4.46 ERA (4.57 FIP), 1.43 WHIP, nine saves and a career-low 26.9 percent strikeout rate in 36 1/3 relief innings in what will likely being his final season with the New York Yankees. The 35-year-old southpaw ended the year on a sour note with the club after landing on in the injured list due to ...

Three teams are reportedly interested in signing free-agent relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman. It was initially reported that the Los Angeles Dodgers were interested in signing Chapman to a two-year deal, but that was shot down on Thursday night. The San Diego Padres have also been rumored to be interested in the left-hander. The 34-year-old really struggled in 2022 with the New York Yankees, going 4-4 with a 4.46 ERA and just nine saves. He spent time on the injured list with a leg infection ...

New York Yankees left-handed reliever Aroldis Chapman wasn't included on the roster for the American League Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians this week. Chapman missed a workout and had "not an acceptable excuse," according to skipper Aaron Boone. The 34-year-old veteran southpaw actually finished off the regular season in great form, but the Yankees are sending a message to him as they kick off their postseason action this week. Without Chapman in the fold, relievers Jonathan ...

New York Yankees left-handed pitcher Aroldis Chapman (leg) has been activated off the IL before their weekend series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Chapman hasn't pitched since August due to a leg infection related to a tattoo. The fireballer threw two innings of scoreless ball in his minor league rehab games, striking out five while allowing three baserunners. Chapman will likely return to a set-up role behind closer Clay Holmes, limiting his fantasy value. He is still useful in save plus ...

New York Yankees pitcher Aroldis Chapman (leg) will join the team on Friday and be activated ahead of the series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers. He tossed a scoreless inning on Sunday for Double-A Somerset, walking one and striking out three. The 35-year-old owns a 4.70 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, and a 35:22 K: BB across 30 2/3 innings in 2022. He has been sidelined since mid-August and is expected to set up closer Clay Holmes once activated from the injured list. Chapman is mainly an option in ...

New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (leg) will rejoin the team in Milwaukee and is expected to be activated from the injured list on Friday for the start of a series against the Brewers, according to skipper Aaron Boone. Chapman has been away from the team since Aug. 19 and landed on the injured list due to a leg infection related to a tattoo. The 35-year-old veteran southpaw looked good in two minor league rehab innings earlier this week, and he's in line to return to a setup role ...

New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (leg) tossed a scoreless and hitless inning on Sunday for Double-A Somerset, walking one and striking out three in the process. It was Chapman's first minor league rehab outing, but he's expected to return to the Yankees bullpen early this week, barring any setbacks. The 35-year-old southpaw has been sidelined since late August due to a left leg infection from a tattoo. When he's back in the Bronx, he'll serve as a late-inning setup man in front ...

New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (leg) will start a minor league rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on Sunday. Chapman said he expects to have another rehab outing after that and then expects to be activated from the injured list on the team's upcoming road trip. The 34-year-old left-hander threw a bullpen session on Friday. Barring a setback on Sunday or Monday, Chapman could rejoin the team for the start of their series next Tuesday against the division-rival Boston Red ...