Elite Sports NY · Sep 19, 2017
The New York Yankees’ Biggest Intimidation Factor Is Back
Minnesota Twins v New York YankeesThe New York Yankees' Biggest Intimidation Factor Is Back Yankees 1a1aESNYcitystreamTOParticle-1In what is one of his worst career years, New York Yankees’ closer Aroldis Chapman has returned to dominant form just in the nick of time.
Entering the final month of the 2017 season, very few had confidence New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman.
In seven appearances from Aug. 11-25, New York’s $86 million investment went 0-2 with a blown save thanks to an ERA of 10.29 (8 ER in 7 IP) and an opponent’s slash line of .269/.412/.615. Chapman was then removed from his closer role and demoted into a low-leverage situation role.