Aroldis Chapman goes scorched earth on Yankees as he washes dishes on time with team: ‘Not even dead’

Is that also a “no” for Oldtimers Day?

Aroldis Chapman blasted his former Yankees bosses for the way they treated him during his time in pinstripes when asked if he would consider returning to the Yankees on a recent podcast.

“No way. Not even dead,” Chapman said in Spanish on the “Swing Completo” podcast.

“If I was told I was going to be traded to New York, I would pack up and go home. If that happens, I’ll retire immediately. I’m not crazy. Never again.”

Fortunately for Chapman, that seems unlikely.

The 37-year-old closer has revived his career with the rival Red Sox, signing a $13.3 million extension through the 2026 season in September.

Chapman pitched parts of seven seasons with the Yankees, who initially acquired him from the Reds prior to the 2016 season before dealing him to the Cubs before Chicago’s run to a World Series title. The Yankees then brought back Chapman and signed him to a five-year, $86 million deal.

Chapman’s time with the Yankees was largely a success until his final season with the team in 2022. Chapman was erratic on the mound, missing a month of the season due to an infection from a leg tattoo and losing his closer role.

Chapman – with his spot already in jeopardy – was left off the postseason roster when he skipped practice for the playoffs and missed Bronx practice while in Miami.

“I dealt with a lot of disrespect there. I put up with a lot of things,” Chapman said. “I knew they just wanted to find a way to get rid of me, but they didn’t know how. And I just took it easy, kept playing and did what I always did.”

Chapman said his problem wasn’t with manager Aaron Boone, nor any of his teammates, but with the Yankees’ “bosses.”

“I got on well with all the players, haven’t had any problems with anyone, not even the manager. We’re friends and we talk and stuff,” Chapman said. “It’s the bosses who make these decisions.”

Chapman’s career seemed to be coming to an end after stops with the Royals, Rangers and Pirates. However, he is now having one of the best seasons of his career.

Chapman had 32 saves and a 1.17 ERA as he helped the Red Sox reach the wild card, closing Game 1 against the Yankees before his former team rallied to win the final two games of the series.