Aroldis Chapman Scheduled To Rehab In Somerset This Weekend
Bridgewater, New Jersey – The New York Yankees have announced that LHP Aroldis Chapman will begin a rehab assignment with the Double-A Somerset Patriots on Friday, June 24.
Bridgewater, New Jersey – The New York Yankees have announced that LHP Aroldis Chapman will begin a rehab assignment with the Double-A Somerset Patriots on Friday, June 24.
Currently working his way back from an Achilles injury, Chapman has been on the Yankees injured list since May 24 and last pitched on May 22. In 17 appearances this season, Chapman has been a perfect 9-for-9 in save opportunities with a 3.86 ERA and 15 strikeouts.
Chapman made his MLB debut in 2010 with the Cincinnati Reds and has since compiled a 40-33 record with a 2.39 ERA, 315 saves and 1,017 strikeouts.
The southpaw was traded to the Yankees in December of 2015 before being dealt to the Chicago Cubs at the 2016 trade deadline, where he became a World Series champion. He later rejoined New York via free agency in 2016.
As a member of the Yankees, Chapman has been selected to three All-Star Games and was named both a member of the All-MLB Second Team and the AL Reliever of the Year in 2019. He’s also recorded the fastest pitch in MLB history at just over 105 mph and is one of three active players in the 300 saves club.
Chapman joins the Patriots as the 12th Yankees rehab player since the Double-A partnership began last season and the first of 2022. With 13 years of Major League service time, the 34-year-old is also the most experienced rehab player for Somerset.
The move comes with the Patriots in the midst of a playoff push, currently needing three wins over the Hartford Yard Goats to finish first in the Northeast Division in the first half and clinch a postseason berth.
About the Somerset Patriots
The Somerset Patriots are the New York Yankees Double-A Affiliate and develop today’s top minor league talent into the pinstriped superstars of tomorrow for MLB’s winningest team. The Patriots compete in the Double-A Eastern League and play their home games at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, NJ, where fans of all ages and levels of baseball fandom get to enjoy the unique experience that is minor league baseball.
To learn more, visit: somersetpatriots.com.