PT TODAY: Betances gets shot to close for NYY

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Yankees | Aroldis Chapman expected to miss a month
Updating a previous report, New York Yankees LHP Aroldis Chapman (shoulder) will be shut down for two weeks, and general manager Brian Cashman says he believes the pitcher will be out for about a month with left shoulder rotator cuff inflammation. Dellin Betances is expected to take over as the closer in his absence.  Source: New York Daily News - Mike Mazzeo
 
BHQ take: All the primary right-handers in the Yankee pen index up a notch with Chapman on the shelf for the next month. Note that Betances has had some struggles in the past when asked to close games...

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