BOSTON (AP) Aroldis Chapman is out as the New York Yankees closer.
Yankees manager Joe Girardi said before Saturday night’s game with the Boston Red Sox that the hard throwing lefty, who gave up two runs in a non-save appearance in Friday’s 9-6 loss to Boston, is being taken out of that role to work through some location issues.
Chapman will be used ”at any point” for now, Girardi said, though he stopped short of naming his replacement. Instead, Dellin Betances and David Robertson will be used based on the situation, to allow flexibility.
Chapman has given up at least two runs in each of his last three outings.
Girardi said an injury has been ruled out as a culprit for Chapman’s recent issues, and that told him he was willing to do ”whatever it takes” for the team to win.
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