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Yankees add 97 MPH pitcher to MLB roster
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The New York Yankees have added pitcher Angel Chivilli to their MLB roster, who throws at 97 MPH. Chivilli previously played two seasons with the Colorado Rockies, posting a 6.18 ERA.
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The New York Yankees are cycling through their bullpen arms.
The newest guy to the MLB roster is Angel Chivilli.
The Yanks announced the call-up on Wednesday:
Chivilli does have two seasons of MLB action under his belt, both with the Colorado Rockies. Those didn't go great, a 6.18 ERA.
He has pitched in five games so far this season at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and has yet to allow a run while striking out nine batters in 8.1 innings pitched.
Chivilli does have intriguing stuff. During his 2025 MLB action, he averaged 97.1 miles per hour on his fastball, and he ranked in the 80th-percentile in MLB with a 29.7% whiff rate.
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He threw his four-seam fastball 45.9% of the time in 2025, followed by his changeup (36.6%) and slider (17.5%).
His changeup has a 27.7-inch vertical drop, so that's a fascinating pitch if Chivilli can harness it to work with his heater.
It appears he's off to a great start at Triple-A this season, so he'll bring an in-rhythm arm to the major leagues.
If Chivilli gets into a game, it'll be his Yankees debut.
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Q&A
Who is Angel Chivilli and what is his pitching speed?
Angel Chivilli is a pitcher recently added to the New York Yankees roster, known for his fastball that reaches 97 MPH.
What was Angel Chivilli's performance like with the Colorado Rockies?
During his two seasons with the Colorado Rockies, Angel Chivilli had a 6.18 ERA, indicating struggles on the mound.
Why did the New York Yankees call up Angel Chivilli?
The Yankees are cycling through their bullpen arms, and Chivilli's addition aims to bolster their pitching options.
