Aroldis Chapman Returns For New York As They Take On Boston

After being put on the disabled with tendinitis twenty eight days ago New York closer Aroldis Chapman is back ahead of game two of their three -game series against their American League East rival Boston.

Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman was activated off the disabled list on Wednesday.”according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/aroldis-chapman-activated-off-disabled-list/c-295100060

On the Yankees' off-day prior to the Boston series, Chapman threw 22 pitches to Tyler Wade and Kyle Higashioka and said he felt "really good" and that "everything went as expected." “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/aroldis-chapman-activated-off-disabled-list/c-295100060

While sidelined, Chapman received two platelet-rich plasma injections in his knee. Prior to landing on the DL, the left-hander owned a 2.11 EA with 31 saves and 84 strikeouts in 50 outings this season. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/aroldis-chapman-activated-off-disabled-list/c-295100060

"I'm happy to see that I've gotten the strength back in that knee, which I lost a little bit towards the end," Chapman said through an interpreter. "So everything that has happened, all the preparation and the rehab work that I've done, has helped me a lot." “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/aroldis-chapman-activated-off-disabled-list/c-295100060

The hard-throwing southpaw will bolster the Yankees' bullpen as they compete for the top American League Wild Card spot. “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/aroldis-chapman-activated-off-disabled-list/c-295100060

"As you know, the season is almost ending, so there's not a lot of time [to get postseason ready]," Chapman said. "The good thing is that I feel really good, the arm feels great, knee feels great and it's about going in there and battling right now and getting the job done." “according to https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/aroldis-chapman-activated-off-disabled-list/c-295100060