Aroldis Chapman would rather 'retire on the spot' than resign with the Yankees Sean Leahy October 28, 2025 at 8:12 PM 1 Aroldis Chapman's seven combined years with the New York Yankees was more than enough for the 37yearold fireballer, apparently.
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Sean Leahy October 28, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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Aroldis Chapman's seven combined years with the New York Yankees was more than enough for the 37-year-old fireballer, apparently.
Appearing on the "Swing Completo" podcast, Chapman said that he would "retire on the spot" before ever pitching in pinstripes again.
"No way, not even dead," Chapman said, translated from Spanish. "If I were told that I was being traded to New York, I'd pack my things and go home. I'll retire right on the spot if that happens. I'm not crazy. Never again."
Chapman had two stints with the Yankees. The first came in 2016 following an offseason trade from the Cincinnati Reds. He was suspended for the first 30 games of the season after violating the MLB personal conduct policy related to domestic violence. He was dealt in July of that season to the Chicago Cubs, who would go on to win the World Series.
Following winning his first championship, Chapman returned to the Yankees that winter after signing a five-year, $86 million contract, the largest deal ever for a reliever at the time.
Aroldis Chapman spent parts of seven seasons with the New York Yankees. His time in the Bronx did not end well for him, but he has rekindled his pitching magic after signing with the Boston Red Sox last winter. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images) (Ishika Samant via Getty Images)
Chapman had a forgettable final season in the Bronx in 2022 when he lost the closer role to Clay Holmes after missing time early on due to Achilles tendinitis. He later was placed on the injured list due to an infection he got from a tattoo. The end came before the playoffs started after he missed a team workout ahead of the ALDS and was left off the Yankees' postseason roster.
"I dealt with a lot of disrespect [in New York]," Chapman said. "I put up with a lot of things. I knew that they just wanted to find a way to get rid of me, but they didn't know how. And I just dealt with it quietly, kept playing and doing what I always do."
Chapman added that the source of his frustrations was with the Yankees' "bosses," not manager Aaron Boone or his teammates.
"I got along well with all the players," he said. "Never had a problem with anybody, even the manager. We're friends and we talk and everything. The bosses are the ones who make those decisions."
After spending the 2023 and 2024 seasons with the Kansas City Royals, Texans Rangers (where he won another championship) and the Pittsburgh Pirates, Chapman signed a one-year deal with the Boston Red Sox last winter and had a career renaissance. He finished the 2025 season with a 1.17 ERA, 32 saves, 85 strikeouts in 61.1 innings, and was an AL all-star.
Earlier this month, Chapman and the Red Sox reached an agreement on a one-year, $13.3 million extension for the 2026 season. He'll be guaranteed $26 million over two years if he pitches at least 40 innings next summer. If he doesn't, he would receive a $300,000 buyout unless both sides accept a mutual option otherwise.
Chapman's 367 career saves are most among active players and 12th all time in MLB history.
Source: "AOL Sports"
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