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New York Yankees reliever Aroldis Chapman placed on IL because of leg infection stemming from tattoo

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OAKLAND, Calif. — New York Yankees reliever Aroldis Chapman has been placed on the injured list because of a leg infection, manager Aaron Boone said Saturday.

Speaking before the Yankees took on the Oakland Athletics in the third game of a four-game series, Boone said the infection stemmed from a tattoo.

The veteran, who is no longer the closer in New York, hasn't pitched since Aug. 19, though he has been used in several different roles this season.

Boone added that he expects Chapman to pitch again this season. It's another challenge for a Yankees bullpen that has been short-handed throughout the summer.

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