"According to MLB reporter Francys Romero, Boston and Chapman agreed on a contract extension worth $13.3 million in 2026. The deal also includes a vesting option for 2027 based on how many innings he pitches next year. If that option doesn't trigger, it turns into a mutual option. Chapman's first season with the Red Sox has turned into one of the best of his 16-year MLB career. The closer has been automatic when trotted out to protect a ninth-inning lead. He holds a 1.04 ERA - the lowest of his career - and 74 strikeouts in 52 innings pitched this year with 26 saves to boot."
"He's been especially dominant since the start of June; from June 1 to August 27 he only allowed six hits and commanded a 0.31 ERA. On top of the dominant broader metrics, Chapman has taken a leap forward this season in terms of his command. He already held a high strikeout percentage for his career ( 40 percent), but now has a significantly lower walk total than ever before. His 2.4 walks per nine innings isn't only the lowest mark of his career, it's less than half his rate from 2024 (5.7 walks/nine)."
Aroldis Chapman agreed to a $13.3 million extension with the Red Sox for 2026, with a 2027 vesting option tied to innings pitched and a fallback mutual option. Chapman posted a 1.04 ERA with 74 strikeouts in 52 innings and recorded 26 saves this season. From June 1 to August 27 he allowed only six hits and compiled a 0.31 ERA. Chapman improved his command markedly, reducing walks to 2.4 per nine innings from 5.7 in 2024 while maintaining about a 40 percent strikeout rate. Boston moved to secure his role as the team's closer amid other roster moves.
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