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Red Sox To Extend Aroldis Chapman Red Sox To Extend Aroldis Chapman
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Red Sox Lock In Veteran Closer Aroldis ChapmanChapman’s deal guarantees $13.3M for 2026 with a mutual option for 2027, rewarding his dominant 2025 season with Boston.
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- The Red Sox agreed to extend Chapman’s contract through 2026 with a vesting mutual option for 2027.
- Chapman’s salary rises by $3.5 million due to his exceptional performance during his first Boston season.
- He leads all qualified relievers with a 1.04 ERA and tops multiple advanced pitching metrics in 2025.
- Keeping Chapman secures veteran leadership in the bullpen, enhancing Boston’s late-inning pitching depth.
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MLB.com Aug 31 25
Red Sox reportedly extend LHP Aroldis Chapman through 2026 season with option for 2027, per multiple reports including
Ian Browne.
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