PT TODAY: Chapman to close in NY, Parra to COL, Davis returns to BAL

Team-by-team playing time allocation charts can be found in our Teamview pages.

American League | National League
 
Yankees | Aroldis Chapman has manager's nod
New York Yankees RP Aroldis Chapman will enter spring training as the closer, according to manager Joe Girardi.  Source: YESNetwork.com
 
BHQ take: While this statement starts to clarify the roles in the NYY bullpen, there is still the matter of Chapman's domestic abuse investigation, which is still likely to cost him save opportunities. Specific roles have not yet been defined for Andrew Miller or Dellin Betances, but both will certainly be involved in the very late innings for whatever time Chapman misses. Interestingly, the left-handed Miller fared better against...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From PT Today

Yankees scramble to cover for loss of Judge; KC acquires Grichuk from Arizona; Frelick returns to MIL lineup; and more...
Jul 27 2025 8:37am
Friday brought a couple more trades, most notably Ryan McMahon to the Yankees. Plus, yet another injury in the Houston rotation; Austin Riley re-activated in Atlanta; and more...
Jul 26 2025 7:53am
Our first big pre-deadline deal sends Josh Naylor from Arizona to Seattle. Plus, there is a closer vacancy in Baltimore with Bautista on the IL, and more...
FREE
Jul 25 2025 7:25am
The Cardinals cut ties with Erick Fedde, which is good news for Michael McGreevy. Plus Jon Gray's return in Texas alters staff roles; David Festa gets optioned, and more.
Jul 24 2025 9:20am
Zack Eflin gets back to starting as the Trade Deadline approaches. Plus more closer chaos in LA; the Athletics deal with injuries; Padres shuffle their rotation, and more.
Jul 23 2025 8:56am

Tools