Yankees Hope Angel Chivilli Can Bolster Bullpen as Reclamation Project

The Yankees acquired Angel Chivilli, 23, from the Rockies on January 28th, hoping he can become a consistent bullpen presence despite a 7.06 ERA in 2025. Chivilli's fastball velocity reached 97.1 mph (88th percentile), and his slider and changeup show promise with high whiff rates. However, command issues led to high batting averages against his fastball (.366) and slider (.302). The Yankees aim to refine his control and effectiveness, viewing him as a high-upside project.