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Rondon supports Chapman taking over as closer
- Updated: July 28, 2016
CHICAGO — Manager Joe Maddon talked to Hector Rondon, and the right-hander was just fine with relinquishing his role as the Cubs’ closer so Aroldis Chapman could finish games. The Cubs acquired Chapman on Monday from the Yankees for four players, including top prospect Gleyber Torres, and the hard-throwing lefty will now anchor the bullpen.
“I think this opens [Rondon] up to just pitching and not trying to throw 97 [mph] on the edge all the time and being concerned if he makes a mistake with his slider,” Maddon said Wednesday. “I think this will free him up a little bit. You may see a better level with Ronny. He was all for it and liked the idea.”
Rondon was 18-for-22 in save situations and had a 1.95 ERA entering Wednesday.
Maddon wasn’t sure if he’d get Chapman into Wednesday’s game. The lefty joined the Cubs on Tuesday and last pitched on Saturday for the Yankees. He was 20-for-21 in save opportunities with a 2.01 ERA in New …
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