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Chapman agreed to a one-year, $10.75 million contract with the Red Sox on Tuesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. Control continues to be a major issue for Chapman, who issued 39 free passes over 61.2 innings with the Pirates in 2024. However, he also struck out 98 batters and, even though he will turn 37 years old in February, he still ranked in the 98th percentile in fastball velocity this past season. With Kenley Jansen expected to depart in free agency, Chapman will be a candidate to close in Boston, along with Liam Hendriks and Justin Slaten.
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Chapman threw a scoreless two-thirds of an inning Saturday to record his 14th save of the season in a 9-4 win over the Yankees. He struck out one. Jalen Beeks loaded the bases with one out in the ninth inning, forcing the Pirates to turn to their closer despite a big lead. Chapman needed only nine pitches (five strikes) to convert his eighth straight save chance, striking out Aaron Judge along the way with a 100.6 mph two-seamer. Even at 37 years old, Chapman can still pump heat over the plate, and his success during his late-season closing stint should re-assure prospective employers this winter as he heads back into free agency.
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Chapman struck out two batters in a perfect inning to earn a save against the Yankees on Friday. Chapman needed only eight pitches to quickly plow through the Yankees' 7-8-9 hitters and finish off the 4-2 win. It was his 13th save of the season and eight have come in September. He's converted seven consecutive save chances while posting a 2.57 ERA over his last seven appearances. Chapman owns a 3.84 ERA and a 97:39 K:BB through 61 innings this year.
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Chapman earned the save against the Brewers on Wednesday, allowing one hit and striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning. Chapman was called upon to protect a 2-1 lead in the ninth and secured his 12th save when Willy Adames was thrown out trying to stretch a single into a double. Since allowing four earned runs in a blown save Sept. 7, Chapman has locked down six consecutive chances with eight strikeouts. On the season, the southpaw owns a 3.90 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 95:39 K:BB across 60 innings.
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Chapman struck out two in a flawless ninth inning to pick up his 11th save of the season Sunday against the Reds. Called upon with a two-run lead in the ninth, Chapman quickly dispatched the heart of the Reds order to earn his 11th save of the season. Chapman has been outstanding since taking over the closer role from David Bednar in late August, collecting a save in each of his last five appearances. The veteran enters the last week of the season with a 3.97 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 94:39 K:BB with 22 holds while converting 11 of 16 saves.
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| Year | Team | APP | GS | INN | W | L | S | K | BBI | HA | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | PIT | 68 | 0 | 61.7 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 98 | 39 | 44 | 3.79 | 1.34 |
| 2023 | KC-TEX | 61 | 0 | 58.3 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 103 | 36 | 37 | 3.08 | 1.25 |
Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | W | L | S | INN | HA | ERA | BBI | K | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/28 | @  |
- | - | 1 | 0.2 | 0 | 1.50 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 9/27 | @ |
- | - | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1.50 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
| 9/25 | vs  |
- | - | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 1.80 | 0 | 1 | 1.00 |
| 9/22 | @  |
- | - | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 2.25 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
| 9/19 | @  |
- | - | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 3.00 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| 9/15 | vs  |
- | - | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 4.50 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 9/10 | vs  |
- | - | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 9.00 | 0 | 2 | 3.00 |
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