Red Sox pitchers Garrett Crochet, Aroldis Chapman named to All-MLB first team

"After being traded to the Sox back in April, Crochet made sure they didn't regret it. Star pitchers Garrett Crochet and Aroldis Chapman were both named to the All-MLB first team Thursday night. The two lefties are the first Red Sox pitchers to earn All-MLB honors since it began in 2019. Chapman was also awarded the 2025 Mariano Rivera American League Reliever of the Year, with Crochet finishing second in AL Cy Young voting."

"With Crochet heading the Sox starting pitchers, Chapman was trusted to close out many games, totaling 32 saves on the year. Along with these saves, Chapman ended with a 5-3 record and a 1.17 ERA in his 67 games. On his way to this All-MLB pick and his eighth career All-Star appearance, Chapman starred during the summer months. In a stretch between July 26-Sept. 7, Chapman set a franchise record with 17 straight hitless appearances in 14.2 innings pitched."

Left-handers Garrett Crochet and Aroldis Chapman anchored the Red Sox pitching staff in 2025 and each earned All-MLB first team honors. Chapman won the 2025 Mariano Rivera American League Reliever of the Year while Crochet finished second in AL Cy Young voting. Crochet went 18-5 with a 2.59 ERA, led MLB with 255 strikeouts and ranked second in innings pitched, becoming the fifth Red Sox pitcher with at least 250 strikeouts in a season. Chapman recorded 32 saves, a 5-3 record and a 1.17 ERA over 67 games, including a franchise-record streak of 17 straight hitless appearances.

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