New New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman did not participate in spring training camp on Monday and on Tuesday found himself on the defensive as he awaits a possible suspension for allegedly choking and shoving his girlfriend.
Chapman told reporters he was taking care of personal business on Monday at his Miami home.
He could very well likely have additional professional business to take care of sometime this week as Commissioner Rob Manfred is expected rule on a possible suspension for Chapman, who has been accused of domestic violence.
Chapman said Tuesday that he will appeal any discipline and added, “I never hurt anybody. Never in my life.”
Manfred told reporters in Pheonix Monday that his office is “close” to making a
“If it doesn’t go my way, I’m just going to appeal; I haven’t hurt anybody,” Chapman said. “In general, I never hurt anybody. Never in my life.”
Chapman has been accused of choking and shoving his girlfriend at their Miami-area home Oct. 30.
Chapman, who is not facing any criminal charges, did admit to firing eight shots in his garage that day.
The soon-to-be 28 year old (Feb. 28) has been in the big league six years and has recorded 546 strike outs in 319 innings while earning a 146 saves.