The seven-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion agreed to a one-year deal on Tuesday.
The Red Sox on Tuesday agreed to a one-year deal with lefthanded reliever Aroldis Chapman. Here are five things to know about the veteran flamethrower.He’s a World Series champion — twice
Chapman is a seven-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion, winning with the Cubs in 2016 and the Rangers in 2023 following a trade from Kansas City at the deadline. Chapman, 36, pitched for the Pirates in 2024, compiling a 3.79 ERA and 1.346 WHIP in 61⅔ innings, fanning 98.His velocity is unmatched
The Sox were searching for a high-leverage reliever, preferably a hard-throwing lefthander. Chapman fits that bill. He was the original “stuff” guy long before velocity became such a huge factor in baseball. Since his 2010 call-up with the Reds, Chapman ranks 14th in the majors in average pitch velocity at 99.1 miles per hour. It appeared as though Chapman might have been on his last legs after a forgettable season with the Yankees in 2022, in which he posted a 4.
