Aroldis Chapman says he would require an apology from New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman before considering a return to the Yankees. Multiple outlets report that Chapman made the comment in an interview with ESPN Deportes, indicating that any hypothetical trade or reunion would not move forward without Cashman apologizing first. Newsweek and Yahoo Sports describe the remarks as tied to Chapman’s lingering dissatisfaction about how his later period with the Yankees ended. The New York Post similarly reports that Chapman last pitched for the Yankees during the third-to-last regular-season game of the 2022 season and wants an apology before any reunion.
Separately, Yahoo Sports reports that Aaron Boone disagrees with Chapman’s position, though the nature of Boone’s disagreement is framed in the reporting as a counterpoint to Chapman’s request. Yahoo also notes that the prospect of a reunion is becoming less likely, citing an absence of indications that the Yankees plan to offer the requested apology.
Overall, the coverage centers on Chapman’s stated condition for returning and on whether the Yankees would be willing to meet it.
