Overview
- Chapman made the remarks in Spanish on the Swing Completo podcast published Tuesday, saying he would "retire on the spot" if sent back to New York.
- He emphasized that his grievances target the Yankees’ leadership, stating he had good relationships with players and with manager Aaron Boone.
- The left-hander spent parts of 2016–22 with the Yankees, a stint that ended after he lost the closer role to Clay Holmes, missed a mandatory workout, and was left off the 2022 postseason roster.
- Now with the Red Sox after a career-best 2025 (1.17 ERA, 0.70 WHIP, 32 saves), he is under a one-year, $13.3 million contract for 2026 that includes a 2027 vesting option.
- Outlets reporting the comments noted no public response from the Yankees, and Chapman’s résumé includes eight All-Star selections, 367 saves, and World Series titles with the Cubs (2016) and Rangers (2023).