Aroldis Chapman's remarkable turnaround season with the Boston Red Sox has sparked trade speculation, but the veteran closer has one condition if the New York Yankees want to acquire him. Chapman told ESPN Deportes that Brian Cashman owes him an apology for how their relationship soured at the end of his original Yankees tenure in 2022.

That ugly divorce occurred after Chapman posted a 4.46 ERA, dealt with a leg infection from a tattoo, and lost the closer role to Clay Holmes. He was left off the playoff roster for missing a mandatory team practice, with Cashman accusing him of insubordination despite Chapman's claim he had permission to travel to Miami.

Meanwhile, Chapman is dominating opposing hitters, posting a 1.00 ERA with 45 saves and 111 strikeouts in 81 innings across 87 games with Boston. This season alone, he's converted all 13 save opportunities while striking out 26 batters in just 19⅔ innings. The Red Sox sit in last place in the AL East at 27-39.

Playing under a one-year, $13.3 million contract with a $13 million option for 2027 contingent on reaching 40 innings, Chapman remains focused on performing regardless of trade rumors. At 38, he still carries significant value for contending teams seeking bullpen help.