Yankees’ manager Aaron Boone has told reporters that LHP Aroldis Chapman has tested positive for COVID-19. Boone says that Chapman is showing mild symptoms and is doing well.
So what does this mean for the Yankees?
Well, Aaron Boone said that “(Zack Britton) naturally could fill the (closer) role” and that “Britt would be a natural guy (to close games) if Chappy is not able to go.”
Zack Britton had experience as a closer in Baltimore which is why he would be the go-to to replace Chapman. The season starts in less than two weeks and seems unlikely that Chapman will have enough time to get better.