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Red Sox secure 85-73 record with 1-0 win over Guardians, validating late-inning bullpen
sports16 days ago

Red Sox secure 85-73 record with 1-0 win over Guardians, validating late-inning bullpen

The Boston Red Sox defeated the Cleveland Guardians 1-0 at Fenway Park, improving their record to 85-73 with four games remaining. Sonny Gray pitched six scoreless innings, allowing only four hits and one walk, while Andruw Monasterio provided the game's only run with a two-out single in the sixth inning. The victory confirmed the Red Sox's postseason bullpen strategy, as manager Chad Tracy successfully utilized Tyron Guerrero, Garrett Whitlock, and Aroldis Chapman in the final three innings. Chapman, returning from a lat issue, struck out all three batters he faced in the ninth inning to record his 35th save of the season. Boston has clinched a postseason berth and currently holds the American League's second wild-card spot, with a potential matchup against the New York Yankees in the wild-card series beginning September 29.

via nesn.com|
#aroldis-chapman#boston-red-sox#cleveland-guardians
Red Sox Rely on Whitlock as Chapman’s Lat Strain, Contreras Hand Injury Spark Postseason Watch
sports22 days ago

Red Sox Rely on Whitlock as Chapman’s Lat Strain, Contreras Hand Injury Spark Postseason Watch

Boston used Garrett Whitlock to close last night’s 4-3 win over the Rangers because Aroldis Chapman is day-to-day with a lat strain, with his health and a potential $13M mutual option tied to 40 innings affecting postseason plans. Contreras left the game with a hand scare that may be a fracture; follow-up tests will determine when he can return, with Gasper, Monasterio, or Sogard as possible fill-ins. Contreras is having a career-year at the plate (.276/.387/.518, 27 HR) at first base, while Sonny Gray has been excellent (163 IP, 2.82 ERA) as the team’s rotation anchor; both were acquired from the Cardinals last offseason. The Sox remain in strong playoff position as they navigate these injuries and look to finish strong.

via mlbtraderumors.com|
#aroldis-chapman#boston-red-sox#injuries
Sox ride 14-game surge, leaning on newcomers and leadership to chase franchise mark
sports2 months ago

Sox ride 14-game surge, leaning on newcomers and leadership to chase franchise mark

The Red Sox extended their win streak to 14 games with a 6-5 victory over the Orioles, aided by Willson Contreras’ three hits and two RBIs and Caleb Durbin’s decisive eighth-inning homer. They’ve won 19 of 21 and sit 51-48, one win short of tying the 1946 franchise record. A mix of veterans and newcomers is fueling the run: Jake Bennett is 3-0 with a 0.87 ERA in the streak; closer Aroldis Chapman has eight saves during this surge; Tsung-Che Cheng, Andruw Monasterio, and Anthony Seigler have produced key hits; Masataka Yoshida is thriving (.357 with seven extra-base hits since June 25); and interim manager Chad Tracy’s leadership has helped the club jell after travel setbacks and a late-spring stumble.

via The Boston Globe|
#aroldis-chapman#baseball#chad-tracy
Red Sox Extend Aroldis Chapman Through 2026
sports1 year ago

Red Sox Extend Aroldis Chapman Through 2026

The Red Sox have extended Aroldis Chapman through the 2026 season with an option for 2027, reflecting his outstanding 2025 performance where he posted a 1.04 ERA and struck out 38.7% of batters, marking one of his best seasons in recent years. The deal guarantees him $13.3 million, with a potential $26 million over two seasons if the 2027 option vests, based on innings pitched. This move secures a veteran presence in the bullpen for Boston as they contend in the postseason.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#aroldis-chapman#extension#mlb
MLB Winter Meetings Preview: Trades, Free Agents, and Team Strategies
sports1 year ago

MLB Winter Meetings Preview: Trades, Free Agents, and Team Strategies

As the Winter Meetings approach, Juan Soto is expected to decide on his next team, with the Red Sox, Mets, Dodgers, Blue Jays, and Yankees in contention, and bidding exceeding $600 million. The Red Sox are finalizing a $10.75 million deal with Aroldis Chapman, pending a physical. Meanwhile, the Athletics surprised many by signing Luis Severino to a three-year, $67 million contract, indicating a willingness to spend despite previous plans to focus on trades.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#aroldis-chapman#athletics#juan-soto
Red Sox Secure Aroldis Chapman with One-Year Deal
sports1 year ago

Red Sox Secure Aroldis Chapman with One-Year Deal

The Boston Red Sox have agreed to a one-year, $10.75 million contract with free agent pitcher Aroldis Chapman, pending a physical. Chapman, known for his high-velocity pitching, will add significant power to the Red Sox bullpen. The 37-year-old left-hander had a 3.79 ERA and a 37% strikeout rate with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2024, and his deal could reach $11 million with performance bonuses.

via The Boston Globe|
#aroldis-chapman#baseball#free-agency
Red Sox Secure Aroldis Chapman Amidst Division Rivalry Shake-Up
sports1 year ago

Red Sox Secure Aroldis Chapman Amidst Division Rivalry Shake-Up

The Boston Red Sox have signed veteran reliever Aroldis Chapman to a one-year, $10.75 million deal, adding a power lefty to their bullpen. This move raises questions about Chapman's role as a potential closer, the team's interest in other free agents like Tanner Scott, and Chapman's ability to control his pitches given his high walk rate. Additionally, the Red Sox's past concerns over Chapman's 2015 domestic violence incident may resurface as they finalize the signing.

via MassLive.com|
#aroldis-chapman#bullpen#free-agency
Aroldis Chapman Joins Red Sox on Controversial 1-Year Deal
sports1 year ago

Aroldis Chapman Joins Red Sox on Controversial 1-Year Deal

Veteran pitcher Aroldis Chapman has signed a one-year, $10.75 million contract with the Boston Red Sox after a season with the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he posted a 3.79 ERA and 14 saves. Meanwhile, Hadi Raad, a professional evaluation team leader with the Pirates, is leaving to become the San Francisco Giants' new pro scouting director. Raad's departure follows a series of changes in the Pirates' baseball operations, including the reassignment of former farm director John Baker.

via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|
#aroldis-chapman#boston-red-sox#hadi-raad