March 29, 2019

Aroldis Chapman’s lack of velocity already raising alarm bells

by Felix Pantaleón

Since a drastic drop in velocity during spring training led to stud reliever Dellin Betances undergoing tests that revealed inflammation and an impingement in his right shoulder and landed him on the injured list to start the season, it was impossible to ignore the scoreboard readings for Aroldis Chapman on Opening Day. The Yankees closer’s…

Written by Felix Pantaleón

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