When the New York Yankees traded for Aroldis Chapman, they knew, deep down, that this day would come. Chapman, who was labeled the closer before Spring Training even began, has been suspended 30 games by Major League Baseball for violating the domestic violence policy.
Chapman, who initially stated he would appeal any suspension given, had a change of heart and accepted his punishment, although he maintained his innocence, according to Ken Rosenthal:
Today, I accepted a 30 game suspension from Major League Baseball resulting from my actions on October 30, 2015.