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Yankees' Aroldis Chapman to Begin Rehab Assignment This Weekend

Chapman will pitch for the Somerset Patriots as he inches closer to a return to New York's bullpen.

Max Goodman

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Aroldis Chapman's journey back from the injured list will make a pit stop in Somerset.

The left-handed reliever will pitch on a rehab assignment with the Double-A Patriots this weekend.

Bryan Hoch of MLB.com mentioned Chapman's rehab plans with a tweet on Tuesday night. Meredith Marakovits confirmed it'll take place in Somerset during Tuesday night's broadcast of New York's game at Tropicana Field on YES Network.

Chapman has been sidelined on the 15-day injured list with left Achilles tendinitis since May 24. The southpaw had been managing discomfort in his Achilles leading up to his placement on the IL. He also allowed at least one earned run in five straight outings before then, the first time that's happened in his entire career.

Overall in 2022, Chapman has a 3.86 ERA in 17 games with nine saves. 

The lefty threw against live hitters at New York's minor league complex in Tampa on Tuesday morning. The next step will be to take the mound in an actual game, something he'll do this weekend. 

Although Chapman began this season as New York's closer, a spot he's held for several years, he likely won't return in this same role. In his absence, right-hander Clay Holmes has been historically dominant. Before Monday night against the Rays, Holmes hadn't allowed an earned run since Opening Day. Overall, he has a 0.55 ERA in 31 appearances this year, recording 11 saves in the process.

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The exact timetable for Chapman's return is still to be determined, but he's certainly getting closer. Same goes for right-hander Domingo Germán, who is lined up to pitch in a rehab assignment with the Low-A Tampa Tarpons on Wednesday.

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Max Goodman covers the New York Yankees for Sports Illustrated and FanNation. Goodman has been on the Yankees beat for three seasons. He is also the publisher of Sports Illustrated and FanNation's Jets site, Jets Country. Before starting Inside The Pinstripes, Goodman attended Northwestern University and the Medill School of Journalism. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism and Master’s Degree in Sports Media, graduating in 2019. At school, Goodman was an anchor and reporter with NNN SportsNight and played on the club baseball team. While at Northwestern, Goodman interned with MLB.com as an associate reporter covering the Miami Marlins. He also interned with ESPN, working as an associate reporter on Mike Greenberg's Get Up. Goodman is from New York City. He grew up in Hell's Kitchen. Follow Goodman on Twitter @MaxTGoodman. You can connect with him via email by reaching out at maxgoodmansports@gmail.com.

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