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 61u2154 innings, fanning 98.
His velocity is unmatched
The Sox were searching for a high-leverage reliever, preferably a hard-throwing lefthander.