Chapman (shoulder) expects to throw another bullpen later this week before pitching in a simulated game at extended spring training over the weekend, Sweeny Murti of Sports Radio 66 WFAN reports.
Chapman plans to throw what will likely be a one-inning simulated game Friday, and if his shoulder checks out fine during that outing, he could head to Double-A Trenton next week to begin a rehab assignment. It seems the Yankees' decision to shut down Chapman in mid May for two weeks has allowed the inflammation in his shoulder to dissipate, so once he's able to ramp up his throwing and regain velocity, he'll likely be activated from the disabled list and settle back in fairly quickly as the team's closer, displacing Dellin Betances. Chapman said he's targeting a return during the Yankees' three-game series with the Athletics that begins June 16.