Red Sox’s Aroldis Chapman Fires Accusation At Yankees Boss After Trade Demand

BusinessSportsMoneyRed Sox’s Aroldis Chapman Fires Accusation At Yankees Boss After Trade DemandByPeter Chawaga,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow AuthorJun 16, 2026, 07:00am EDTSummaryBoston Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman is generating buzz amid trade speculation, stating he'd demand an apology from Yankees GM Brian Cashman if traded back to New York. Chapman recounted a past dispute where Cashman allegedly told him he wouldn't make the playoffs, leading the pitcher to believe his season was over. Consequently, Chapman missed a mandatory postseason workout, claiming he was unaware of it. He stated Cashman "was going off on me" and a planned resolution meeting never occurred, ultimately leading to his Yankees departure. This public revelation offers insight into a long-standing player-management conflict, now resurfacing as Chapman faces another potential trade.Show More DUNEDIN, FLORIDA - APRIL 12: Aroldis Chapman #54 of the New York Yankees warms up in the bullpen before entering the game in the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at TD Ballpark on April 12, 2021 in Dunedin, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThe Boston Red Sox entered the season hoping veteran closer Aroldis Chapman could help stabilize the back end of their bullpen while the club pushed toward postseason contention. Instead, Chapman has become part of one of baseball’s more surprising off-field storylines as he seems poised for a trade out of Boston, revisiting a messy end to his tenure with the New York Yankees.ForbesSan Francisco Giants’ 3-Year Outfielder Leaves MLB After Slow StartBy Peter ChawagaBoston Red Sox Closer Aroldis Chapman Revisits New York Yankees Saga After Trade DemandWith trade speculation already beginning to surround high-performing veterans on expiring contracts, some recent comments from Chapman brought r...