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Yankees | Aroldis Chapman pulled after six pitches
New York Yankees LHP Aroldis Chapman (knee) was removed from the game after throwing just six pitches on Tuesday, Aug. 21, due to pain in his left knee. Chapman, whose average velocity was its lowest in six years, will have an MRI Wednesday, Aug. 22.  Source: ESPN.com - Coley Harvey
 
BHQ take: Chapman was placed on the disabled list with left knee tendinitis on Aug. 22, and is scheduled for further tests on Aug. 23. The hope is that his left knee will recover enough with the rest for him to be effective upon his return, but he and the team have been told...

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