Yankees reportedly agree to 5-year, $86M deal with Aroldis Chapman

By BEN WALKER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

8 years ago

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman throws during the seventh inning of Game 5 of the World Series on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, in Chicago. (David J. Phillip/The Associated Press)

In this Oct. 30, 2016, file photo, Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman throws during the seventh inning of Game 5 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Cleveland Indians, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman throws during the eighth inning of Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Cleveland Indians Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

OXON HILL, Md. — A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that free agent closer Aroldis Chapman and the New York Yankees have reached agreement on an $86 million, five-year deal.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday night because the contract was still pending a physical.

Chapman was acquired by New York from the Cincinnati Reds last offseason, then was traded to the Chicago Cubs in late July. The hard-throwing lefty helped the Cubs win the World Series and became a free agent when it was over.

Fox Sports first reported the agreement.