In October 2015, Mets pitcher Matt Harvey missed a workout three days before his team's Division Series opener.Ĭhapman's agent, Scott Shapiro, said he and his client had no comment.
There's some questions about whether he’s been all in or not for a little while, and he’s maintained verbally that he's in, but at times actions don't match those words.”Ĭashman, who has worked for the Yankees since 1986, could not recall another player missing a workout. So it was surprising at first, like a little shocking, but then after the shock wore off, when you add everything up, it’s not surprising. “Clearly disappointing, but at the same time not surprised by how things are starting to play out over the course of the season. “It’s unfortunate that he wasn’t here Friday,” Cashman said Sunday. 16 due to an infection in a leg caused by getting a tattoo. “I think he questioned whether he was going to be on the roster or not,” Boone said.Ĭhapman had disrupted an already depleted bullpen when he went on the injured list from Aug. After speaking with Chapman, manager Aaron Boone told general manager Brian Cashman he instructed the pitcher to stay away from the club.
The 34-year-old flamethrower probably would not have been on the 26-man roster for the best-of-five series against Cleveland that starts Tuesday night due to erratic performances and inconsistent mechanics.Ĭhapman, who has not gotten a save since May 17, had been scheduled to pitch batting practice Friday at Yankee Stadium but the team said he instead was in Miami. Yankees reliever Aroldis Chapman has been ruled out for the American League Division Series after he skipped a mandatory workout, leading to a fine and likely ending the All-Star's seven-year tenure with New York. Yankees' Chapman ruled out for ALDS after skipping workout
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