Aroldis Chapman - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Aroldis Chapman's contract confirmed for 2027 season and how it affects Red Sox payroll Aroldis Chapman on August 15 pitched an inning to complete a shutout of his most recent former team, the Pittsburgh Pirates. He fanned two o...

1 DAY AGO • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

Triggers vesting option Chapman triggered a vesting option in his contract when he pitched a scoreless ninth inning in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Pirates.

Impact The appearance was a non-save situation for Chapman, but it took him beyond the 40-inning mark and triggered an option for 2027. Pending an end-of-year physical, the left-hander will be under contract with Boston for another season and make $13 million.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chapman triggers his vesting option for '27 Aroldis Chapman helped bring the Red Sox one step closer to a 2026 postseason berth when he closed out their 4-0 win over the Pirates with a...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman reaches $13 million contract threshold The 38-year-old closer came one step closer to returning to Boston in 2027

2 DAYS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Red Sox's Aroldis Chapman triggers massive $13M option for next season after 40IP milestone | Sporting News Aroldis Chapman has been one of the best closers in baseball for a long time. On Saturday, he just nearly ensured a big payday for next seas...

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Sonny Gray wins his career-best 15th as the Red Sox beat the Pirates 4-0

Sonny Gray worked seven innings for his career-best 15th win of the season, Wilyer Abreu hit a home run, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Max Muncy's tiebreaking RBI lifts A's past Red Sox for their first series win since mid-June

Max Muncy hit a tiebreaking RBI double off the Green Monster against closer Aroldis Chapman in the ninth inning and the Athletics rallied past the Boston Red Sox 4-3 for their firs...

AUGUST 9 • Associated Press

Aroldis Chapman named the AL Reliever of the Month | 08/03/2026 Aroldis Chapman is named the AL Reliever of the Month after putting up an ERA of 0.75\tand recording 10 saves with the Red Sox in July

AUGUST 3 • MLB.COM

Converts 27th save Chapman struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Chapman extended his scoreless streak to 11 innings, a span in which he had a 15:5 K:BB as well as nine saves and two wins. The veteran closer continues to dominate in 2026, as he's now 27-for-29 in save chances. He's knocking on the door of consecutive 30-save seasons for the first time since 2018-19. Chapman has a 1.67 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 50:17 K:BB through 37.2 innings this season.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

"Grateful for moments like these" - Aroldis Chapman's girlfriend Cristina and daughter Angelina enjoy Tim McGraw's concert at Fenway Park Aroldis Chapman's girlfriend, Cristina Barnea, recently shared a heartfelt post on her social media describing her dream-come-true experience of attending a concert.

AUGUST 1 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Records 26th save Chapman earned a save against the Athletics on Thursday, allowing one hit and striking out two batters over one inning.

Impact Chapman entered in the bottom of the ninth inning with Boston clinging to a one-run lead. He gave up a one-out double to put the tying run in scoring position but then struck out Colby Thomas and Nick Kurtz to slam the door shut. Chapman ran his scoreless streak to 10 appearances and notched his 26th save of the season, tied for fourth-most in the majors. He could challenge his career-best mark of 38 saves.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox hit back-to-back HRs in 8th to beat A's 5-4

Wilyer Abreu and Wilson Contreras homered on back-to-back pitches in the eighth inning, Sonny Gray went seven innings for his 13th win of the season, and the Boston Red Sox rallied...

JULY 31 • Associated Press

Key takeaways: Red Sox 4, A's 2 WEST SACRAMENTO – For a moment, it looked like Aroldis Chapman, Boston’s All-Star closer, was going to get walked off at Sutter Health Field...

JULY 30 • MLB.COM

Red Sox beat the A's 4-2 on Monasterio's 2-run homer in the 10th

Andrew Monasterio hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning and the Boston Red Sox held on to beat the Athletics 4-2 on Wednesday night

JULY 30 • Associated Press

2026 MLB Milestones and Records Tracker: Tarik Skubal Gets 1,000th Strikeout

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JULY 29 • FOX SPORTS

2026 MLB Milestones and Records Tracker: Tarik Skubal Gets 1,000th Strikeout

Secures 25th save Chapman picked up the save Monday against the Athletics. He allowed a hit and no walks while striking out three over a scoreless inning.

Impact Two Athletics hitters reached base, one via an infield single and the other on an error, but Chapman struck out the side to secure his 25th save. The hard-throwing southpaw has logged eight consecutive scoreless outings, picking up a win and seven saves during this stretch. Through 34.2 innings this season, the 38-year-old owns a 1.82 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 45:17 K:BB while serving as the Red Sox's unquestioned closer.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Ceddanne Rafaela's grand slam sends Red Sox past A's 4-2 for 18th victory in 20 games

Ceddanne Rafaela hit his first major league grand slam and the Boston Red Sox beat the Athletics 4-2 after being held without a hit through five innings

JULY 28 • Associated Press

Seigler has first career 4-hit game to help the Red Sox beat the Blue Jays

Anthony Seigler led off with a homer and had his first four-hit game in the majors, Romy Gonzalez broke an eighth-inning tie with an RBI double and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toro...

JULY 25 • Associated Press

Secures 24th save Chapman earned the save in Friday's 6-4 win over the Blue Jays, allowing no hits and one walk with two strikeouts in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Chapman was called on to protect a two-run lead in the ninth inning and worked around a leadoff walk to finish things off. The veteran southpaw has now converted eight straight save chances in July, yielding just one earned run over nine appearances during that stretch. On the year, he's 24-for-26 in save opportunities with a 1.87 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 42:17 K:BB across 33.2 innings.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox tie franchise record with 15th straight win | 07/22/2026 Aroldis Chapman gets Pete Alonso to ground out to secure the Red Sox's 15th straight win, tying the longest streak in franchise history

JULY 24 • MLB.COM

Red Sox Hot Streak Reportedly Stopped Aroldis Chapman-White Sox Deal The Boston Red Sox reportedly almost traded All-Star closer Aroldis Chapman.

JULY 23 • SI.COM

Slams door for 23rd save Chapman secured the save in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against Baltimore, allowing one hit and one walk in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Chapman threw only six of his 13 pitches for strikes and failed to record a strikeout, so he didn't have his best stuff on the hill Wednesday. Even so, the veteran southpaw successfully converted his seventh consecutive save and hasn't given up a run in six straight outings. Through 32.2 innings, Chapman has a 1.93 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 40:16 K:BB with 23 saves in 25 attempts.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox win 15th straight, matching longest in club history, with 6-3 victory over Orioles

The Boston Red Sox won their 15th straight game to match a club record for the longest winning streak in team history from 80 years ago, beating the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 in the op...

JULY 22 • Associated Press

Red Sox get updated Aroldis Chapman trade odds amid 14-game winning streak | Sporting News The Red Sox are back in business for the postseason.

JULY 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Escapes with 22nd save Chapman secured the save Monday against Baltimore, allowing one hit and one walk in a scoreless ninth inning. He struck out two.

Impact The Orioles made Chapman work, getting the possible tying and go-ahead runs aboard, but Tyler O'Neill hit a tough-luck lineout to Tsung-Che Cheng to end the game. Chapman has now submitted five straight scoreless appearances and last blew a save during his June 28 outing against the Yankees. Through 31.2 innings, the hard-throwing southpaw sports a 1.99 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 40:15 K:BB with 22 saves in 24 chances.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

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