New York Yankees reliever Aroldis Chapman was placed on the 15-day injured list.

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He is getting an infection in his leg from a recent tattoo.

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Manager Aaron Boone said Chapman felt irritation in the leg after getting the tattoo.

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The seven-time All-Star stayed back at the team and received antibiotics and treatment.

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Boone said Chapman had been available to pitch until Thursday when the leg started bothering him.

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Boone said he doesn’t expect this to be a long-term issue but needs to wait to get better.

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"Hopefully he’s good in several days," Boone said.

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"It’s hard for me. I don’t have tattoos. That’s a personal choice," Boone said.

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Boone said he didn’t have a problem with Chapman getting a tattoo during the season.

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