: 🔥 Reports out of Boston! The Red Sox have reached an extension with flame-throwing LHP Aroldis Chapman. ⚾️ Known for his blistering fastball and late-inning dominance, Chapman could be locking down the Sox bullpen for seasons to come. 👀 Fans are already buzzing — is this the move that stabilizes Boston’s pitching staff?

Deadspin | Reports: Red Sox reach extension with LHP Aroldis ChapmanAug 21, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (44) pitches in the ninth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
The Boston Red Sox agreed to a contract extension with left-hander Aroldis Chapman, per multiple reports.
The deal contains $13.3 million in guarantees, according to MassLive. He will be under contract for next season and carry an option for 2027.
Chapman, an eight-time All-Star, has posted career-lows in ERA (1.04) and WHIP (0.673) in 57 relief appearances this season, his first with Boston, which signed him to a one-year, $10.75 million contract in December. In addition, he has racked up 26 saves and 74 strikeouts with 14 walks in 52 innings.

 

The 37-year-old has a career 2.53 ERA in 853 appearances.
Chapman is 13th on the all-time career saves list (361); he is only 17 saves away from passing Joe Nathan and moving into the top 10.
The Red Sox are in the midst of a successful regular season. They currently have a 75-62 record and occupy the second wild card spot in the American League.
–Field Level Media

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