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When the Red Sox acquired Aroldis Chapman, did you expect him to be so dominant?
For several years now, Chapman hasn't exactly been the pitcher he once was. In particular, he had a bad end in the Yankees organization, as we know.
But this year in Boston, he has clearly found the fountain of youth.
The reliever, who was fighting for the closer ‘s job at practice camp, is currently one of the best relievers in baseball in 2025. And at the respectable age of 37.
In fact, following yesterday's save against his former team in New York, Chapman's stats are truly staggering. His 1.08 ERA in 50 innings pitched is truly insane.
He has given up only six earned runs this year and has a WAR of 2.8. He has 24 saves and has put no fewer than 71 guys in the mitt.
Aroldis Chapman with the Red Sox:
4-2, 1.08 ERA
50 IP, 21 H, 6 ER, 14 BB, 71 K
0.70 WHIP
24 SV
4 HLD
2.8 WAR pic.twitter.com/1PnorHmMNY– Boston Strong (@BostonStrong_34) August 23, 2025
The Cuban Missile, as he's known, is at the heart of his team's success. He's keeping the Red Sox in the playoff hunt, and the club couldn't ask for more.
The Boston club is poised to make the playoffs for the first time since 2021, and Chapman has experience aplenty in the playoffs. He has two rings (2016 and 2023) and has made the playoffs several times over the years.
He shouldn't be too scared on the October stage, if he ever gets the chance to compete in 2025.
Plus, he should have his agent's phone ringing off the hook this winter, when he'll be a free agent once again. He could even earn himself a pay raise, at $10.75 million.
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