Aroldis Chapman says Yankees owe him an apology. Here's why it'll never happen. | Klapisch

Long-running tensions between Aroldis Chapman and the Yankees persist four years after his 2022 departure. Chapman, now with Boston, told ESPN Deportes that if traded back to New York, someone from the Yankees would need to apologize first, naming general manager Brian Cashman as the likely recipient. The dispute traces back to Chapman's 2016 domestic incident and the club's decision to give him a second chance, a choice that drew support and criticism. His exit came after he skipped a mandatory workout before the Division Series against Cleveland, ending a six‑year run in the Bronx. Chapman’s fastball once averaged 101.2 mph, making him a standout closer after arriving in 2017, but his tenure is remembered for late plays in the 2019 ALCS and 2020 Division Series. Off‑field tensions and strained interactions with teammates are cited by Cashman and others as factors in his decline and departure. The feud shows no sign of a quick reconciliation, given the deep‑rooted dynamics between the player and the organization. A reminder of his turbulent arc, this clash has kept coverage in headlines long after the on‑field performances.