Aroldis Chapman - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Aroldis Chapman makes MLB history, becomes only relief pitcher to ever accomplish feat Chapman makes history with unprecedented pitching milestone.

3 DAYS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

'That's disgusting!': Chapman unleashes cartoonish-looking splitter Aroldis Chapman knows a thing or two about throwing a nasty pitch, mostly via his high-octane fastball. Every now and then, though, the left...

4 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Locks down save No. 35 in return Chapman (lat) struck out the side to earn the save Wednesday against Cleveland.

Impact Chapman last pitched Sept. 13 due to a lat issue, but he showed no signs of rust Wednesday in his return to the mound. The star southpaw has now punched out three in back-to-back outings, last blowing a save June 28 against the Yankees. He has a shiny 1.92 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 71:23 K:BB with 35 saves in 37 attempts across 51.2 innings.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gray earns 18th victory, Monasterio drives in run, and Red Sox edge Guardians 1-0

Sonny Gray pitched six innings to tie for the major league lead with his 18th victory and Andruw Monasterio drove in the only run, leading the Boston Red Sox to edge the Cleveland...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

PICTURE: Aroldis Chapman's girlfriend Cristina Barnea flexes fit frame in dark athletic activewear, shares mirror selfie A real estate broker and investor by trade, Aroldis Chapman's girlfriend, Cristina Barnea, is also popular on social media, boasting over 10...

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Red Sox injury updates: Latest news on Willson Contreras, Ceddanne Rafaela and Aroldis Chapman Boston Red Sox manager Chad Tracy had an update on multiple All-Stars ahead of the MLB playoffs.

5 DAYS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Palacios has RBI single in the 9th to give the Rays a 2-1 victory over the Red Sox

Richie Palacios dropped a fly ball into shallow right in the ninth inning to score Junior Caminero and give the Tampa Bay Rays a 2-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

WIll not pitch this weekend Chapman (lat) will not pitch this weekend but is expected to return during the team's final home stand next week, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Chapman was not available for the last two contests, which were save opportunities. Garrett Whitlock (Thursday) and Erik Miller (Friday) closed out the two wins. The Red Sox, who have a six-game lead over the nearest playoff hopefuls with eight games left, have some wiggle room and will not rush Chapman back.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Aroldis Chapman injury news is the last thing Red Sox's already-strained bullpen needs Boston Red Sox fans were already going through it on Thursday night after Willson Contreras left the series finale against the Texas Rangers...

SEPTEMBER 18 • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

Downplays lat issue Chapman downplayed his lat issue Friday, saying he's "not worried at all" about the injury and plans to pitch again during Boston's final regular-season homestand next week, Sean M...

Impact Chapman said he first felt it Tuesday, and he's improved throughout the week. With Boston closing in on a playoff berth, the Red Sox will likely be conservative with their star closer. Garrett Whitlock filled in during the ninth inning of Thursday's 4-3 win over the Rangers, locking down his fourth save of the season. it sounds like Chapman will be unavailable for this weekend's set with the Rays.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Chapman day to day as Red Sox monitor lat tightness ARLINGTON -- Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman was unavailable to pitch in Boston’s 4-3 win over the Rangers on Thursday at Globe Life Field du...

SEPTEMBER 18 • MLB.COM

Unavailable Thursday due to lat issue Interim manager Chad Tracy said after Thursday's 4-3 win over the Rangers that Chapman was unavailable due to a lat issue, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Chapman has been dealing with the issue for a couple days, and Tracy said the Red Sox will be "conservative" with the left-hander. With Chapman unavailable Thursday, Garrett Whitlock came on for the save, his fourth of the season.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

PICTURE: Aroldis Chapman's girlfriend Cristina Barnea dons pink sports bra and shorts in mirror selfie after upper body workouts Having made his MLB debut in 2010, Aroldis Chapman has enjoyed plenty of success at the top level, earning nine All-Star selections and two Reliever of the Year awards.

SEPTEMBER 16 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Shuts door for 34th save Chapman worked around two walks to earn the save Sunday against the Royals, striking out three in a hitless and scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Chapman let the possible tying run get to the plate following a pair of free passes, but he punched out three in a row to hang on for the save. The star southpaw continues to roll, having not blown a save since June 28 against the Yankees. He has a 1.95 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 68:23 K:BB over 50.2 innings, collecting 34 saves in 36 opportunities.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Payton Tolle starts with immaculate inning, Roman Anthony gets key hit as Red Sox beat Royals 4-1

Payton Tolle opened the game with an immaculate inning, Roman Anthony hit a go-ahead single and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1 in a game that’s start was delaye...

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Jeff Passan clarifies mistake about Aroldis Chapman-Red Sox free agency MLB insider Jeff Passan is the latest reporter to state that Boston Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman will be a free agent next year. Passan in...

SEPTEMBER 12 • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

Aroldis Chapman reaches career milestone, joins elite company in MLB history Chapman etched his name into MLB history on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 7 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Earns 33rd save Chapman earned the save in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Orioles, allowing one hit and no walks with two strikeouts in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Chapman was summoned to protect a two-run lead in the ninth inning and navigated the top of the Orioles' order to close the door. The veteran closer owns a 1.80 ERA in 20 second-half appearances and has now converted 17 straight save chances since his last blown save June 28. On the year, he's 33-for-35 in save opportunities with a 2.03 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 65:20 K:BB across 48.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Chapman, Red Sox celebrate his 400th career save as 'special'

Long after the fastball from Aroldis Chapman whistled into the catcher’s mitt to end the game, the Boston Red Sox whopped it up with a chant that resonated through the clubhouse

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

New stratosphere: Chapman becomes 9th pitcher in 400-saves club BALTIMORE -- For Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman, it has been a season of milestones. And in a 3-1 win that completed a four-game sweep of th...

SEPTEMBER 6 • MLB.COM

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SEPTEMBER 6 • DEADSPIN.COM

Aroldis Chapman earns 400th career save | 09/06/2026 Aroldis Chapman locks down the 3-1 Red Sox win to secure his 400th career save

SEPTEMBER 6 • MLB.COM

Most saves in MLB history: Where Aroldis Chapman ranks after reaching 400 milestone | Sporting News Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman joined an exclusive club with his 400th save on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Aroldis Chapman earns 400th save, White HR helps Red Sox beat Orioles 3-1 for 4-game sweep

Aroldis Chapman notched his 400th career save, Eli White hit a three-run homer following an error by Gunnar Henderson and the Boston Red Sox capped a four-game sweep of the Baltimo...

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Records 32nd save Friday Chapman earned the save in Friday's 1-0 win over Baltimore, striking out one batter in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Friday's AL East clash was a low-scoring affair, and Chapman was brought out for a second consecutive night to secure the win for Boston. The veteran southpaw needed 11 pitches (six strikes) to get through the frame, striking out Gunnar Henderson in the process for his 32nd save of the season, matching his total from the 2025 regular season. Chapman has a 1.89 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 27:8 K:BB over 19 innings since the All-Star break, securing 13 saves in the process.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

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Gray earns 18th victory, Monasterio drives in run, and Red Sox edge Guardians 1-0

Palacios has RBI single in the 9th to give the Rays a 2-1 victory over the Red Sox

Payton Tolle starts with immaculate inning, Roman Anthony gets key hit as Red Sox beat Royals 4-1

Chapman, Red Sox celebrate his 400th career save as 'special'

Aroldis Chapman earns 400th save, White HR helps Red Sox beat Orioles 3-1 for 4-game sweep