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Aroldis Chapman Declares: 'No Chance' of Yankees Return

10/28/2025

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Aroldis Chapman, the Boston Red Sox pitcher, rejected any chance of returning to the New York Yankees, saying, "No way. Not even dead."
He described a tumultuous past with the Yankees, where he felt disrespected despite his performance.
In 2025, he posted a 1.17 ERA for Boston, signaling a revitalized career.
The Yankees, after losing to the Blue Jays in the ALDS, are pursuing Cody Bellinger as a free agent.

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Story summary

Aroldis Chapman, the Boston Red Sox pitcher, rejected any chance of returning to the New York Yankees, saying, "No way. Not even dead."
He described a tumultuous past with the Yankees, where he felt disrespected despite his performance.
In 2025, he posted a 1.17 ERA for Boston, signaling a revitalized career.
The Yankees, after losing to the Blue Jays in the ALDS, are pursuing Cody Bellinger as a free agent.