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Mon Jan 2220:49Aroldis Chapman Agrees With Pirates
Free-agent Cuban left-hander Aroldis Chapman agreed to an undisclosed deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday, according to sources. Chapman started last year with the Kansas City Royals before joining the eventual World Series-champion Texas Rangers. In 61 total relief appearances, the seven-time All-Star reliever had a 3.09 ERA (2.52 FIP), 1.25 WHIP, six saves, 36 walks and 103 strikeouts in 58 1/3 innings. He's now been with four different teams in the last three seasons and is no longer a shutdown closer in the ninth inning. However, Chapman does have 321 career saves and should serve as a late-inning setup man in Pittsburgh in 2024 in front of closer David Bednar, giving him fantasy value for strikeouts and holds. The hard-throwing southpaw reached 100 strikeouts in 2023 for the fifth time in his career.
Source: MLB.com - Francys RomeroRotoBaller.com
Mon Jan 2217:14Mets Interested In Aroldis Chapman, Hector Neris
The New York Mets have expressed interest in free-agent relievers Aroldis Chapman and Hector Neris this offseason, according to league sources. Neris might be a better fit for the New York Yankees, but his asking price of one or two years at $7-11 million per year would fit the Mets' budget. The Mets have also spoken to left-hander Wandy Peralta as they look to upgrade their bullpen. Chapman seems more likely to find a better fit elsewhere, and Adam Ottavino, who declined a $6.75 million option for 2024, is a possibility to return to the Mets on a new deal. Edwin Diaz, who missed all of 2023 due to a knee injury, is returning as the club's primary closer this year, so any relief pitcher that the Mets sign between now and the start of the regular season will operate in more of a late-inning setup role out of the bullpen.
Source: SNY - Andy MartinoRotoBaller.com
Wed Aug 30 202300:52Aroldis Chapman Holds On For Save Tuesday
It wasn't clean, but Texas Rangers relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman was able to convert his fourth save of the season in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Mets. Chapman entered the game to pitch the bottom of the ninth up by two. He got the first two outs on a strikeout and a lineout, allowed a solo home run, and got the final out on a groundout. William Smith has struggled in save situations for the Rangers lately and Chapman has pitched well all season with a 2.50 ERA, a 16.27 K/9 rate, and a 5.01 walk rate. Chapman also has been a top closer in the past, so it would not be surprising to see him get more opportunities down the stretch with the Rangers in the middle of the playoff hunt. This could make him an impact fantasy player for the rest of the season.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Tue Aug 22 202300:44Aroldis Chapman Blows Save Monday
Texas Rangers relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman blew his fourth save of the season in Monday's 4-3 extra-innings loss to the Diamondbacks. Chapman came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by one. He got the first out on a strikeout, allowed a game-tying solo home run, and then got the final two outs on a groundout and lineout. He would stay on to pitch a scoreless 10th, allowing no hits, an intentional walk, and a strikeout. The 35-year-old has pitched well this season with three saves, a 2.28 ERA, a 16.35 K/9, and a 4.75 BB/9. While teammate William Smith has not pitched well of late, he has still maintained the lead in the closer's role. This could change if Smith continues to struggle, which makes Chapman worth keeping an eye on in all leagues.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Tue Jul 18 202300:38Aroldis Chapman Earns Win Monday
Texas Rangers relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman picked up his fifth win of the season in Monday's 3-2 game against the Rays. Chapman came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning with the game tied 2-2 and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with three strikeouts. The Rangers were able to walk it off in the bottom half of the inning, making Chapman the pitcher of record. The change of scenery seems to be good news for fantasy managers, as manager Bruce Bochy said Chapman and William Smith will share closer duties in the second half. Chapman has looked like his old self this season with a 5-2 record, three saves, and a 2.04 ERA, 16.05 K/9 rate, and 5.09 BB/9 rate. Both he and Smith should provide fantasy value in most leagues even if they do split closing duties.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sat Jul 15 202321:36Aroldis Chapman Notches First Save As A Texas Ranger
Texas Rangers left-hander Aroldis Chapman allowed one hit while striking out two across a scoreless inning to earn the save during Saturday's 2-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians. The 35-year-old entered the ninth inning to protect a two-run lead. He needed just 12 pitches to close out the Guardians to collect his first save as a member of the Rangers. According to Rangers manager Bruce Bochy, Chapman and William Smith will share closer duties depending on the set of hitters. Chapman is 3-for-5 in save chances with a 2.10 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, and 60 strikeouts across 34 1/3 innings in 2023. Fantasy managers searching for saves should look to add Chapman in all league formats.
Source: MLBRotoBaller.com
Wed Jul 5 202314:06Aroldis Chapman Could Close Some Games
Texas Rangers left-handed reliever Aroldis Chapman could be called on to close out some games after the team acquired him in a recent trade from the Kansas City Royals. Chapman hasn't been used in a save situation yet in his two appearances for the Rangers, but he could be called upon to face "pockets" of hitters in the future in save chances, most likely if the club is facing a stretch of left-handed hitters in the ninth inning. The 35-year-old southpaw pitched in the seventh and eighth innings in his two relief appearances for the Rangers so far earlier this week and threw two scoreless frames while walking none and striking out three. Manager Bruce Bochy said the Rangers aren't considering going away from closer William Smith despite his second blown save of the year this week. However, fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if Chapman gets the occasional save chance in his new digs.
Source: Dallas Morning News - Evan GrantRotoBaller.com
Fri Jun 30 202318:38Aroldis Chapman Traded To Rangers
Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman has been traded to the Texas Rangers on Friday. In exchange, the Royals will receive left-handed pitcher Cole Ragans and minor-league outfielder Roni Cabrera. Chapman posted a 2.45 ERA and 1.23 WHIP with 53 strikeouts, eight holds and two saves over 29 1/3 innings with the Royals this season. The 35-year-old does have closer experience, but he is expected to operate in a setup role with the Rangers. The Rangers are currently in first place in the American League West, and they want to keep it that way. This move gives them a stronger bullpen without hurting their farm system significantly. It's unlikely that Chapman has much fantasy value in Texas given the fact that William Smith has established himself as the closer.
Source: Jeff PassanRotoBaller.com
Sat Jun 3 202314:53Aroldis Chapman Hobbled By "Barking Knee"
Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (knee) was not available on Friday versus the Colorado Rockies while he deals with a "barking knee", per manager Matt Quatraro. It sounds like a minor setback for the 35-year-old, but it remains to be seen if he could be summoned for Saturday's contest. Besides a typically wild 15.9% walk rate, Chapman's Statcast rankings are a sight to behold. The seven-time All-Star looks revived, attaining a fiery 37.5% strikeout rate and a .235 xSLG against him, just to name a few of Chapman's highlights. Fantasy managers hope the flame-throwing hurler can return soon. Chapman remains a forward-thinking hold with the possibility he is moved at the trade deadline to an even higher-leverage role. The southpaw only has two saves in 20 1/3 innings in Kansas City this year.
Source: Anne Rogers - MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sat Apr 8 202318:54Aroldis Chapman Records Save Saturday
Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman notched his first save of the season against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday. Scott Barlow was unavailable for the Royals, hence why Chapman got the opportunity. Chapman struck out two while throwing eight of his 14 pitches for strikes. He now has eight strikeouts in four innings pitched, all without giving up a run.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Mon Feb 27 202315:33Aroldis Chapman Cracks Tooth During Fall
Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (lip, tooth) fell at his house on Saturday night and cracked a tooth and split his lip open, which required stitches. He is still pretty swollen, but he'll attempt to play catch on Monday while throwing a bullpen session on Tuesday. Chapman said he's feeling OK and hopes to get into a Cactus League game soon. The 35-year-old southpaw reliever shouldn't miss much time and isn't in danger of missing Opening Day. However, it's just another setback for Chapman, who had a career-worst 4.46 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in 36 1/3 innings in his final year with the New York Yankees in 2022. He eventually lost the closing gig in the Bronx to Clay Holmes, and there's no guarantee he'll be the Royals' primary closer this year over Scott Barlow.
Source: MLB.com - Anne RogersRotoBaller.com
Thu Jan 19 202318:01Aroldis Chapman Signs With Royals
Free-agent left-handed reliever Aroldis Chapman signed a one-year, $3.75 million deal with the Kansas City Royals on Thursday, according to a source. The hard-throwing 34-year-old veteran reliever had one of his worst seasons in the big leagues in 2022 with the New York Yankees with a career-worst 4.46 ERA (4.57 FIP), 1.43 WHIP, nine saves and career-low 26.9 percent strikeout rate in 36 1/3 relief innings. Chapman was on the injured list late in the season due to an infected tattoo on his leg and was left off New York's playoff roster for missing a team meeting. Scott Barlow had an excellent year for KC in 2022 and is penciled in to open the year as the primary closer, but Chapman has his fair share of closing experience and could eventually take over the job if he pitches well and Barlow struggles. But it's an understatement to say that Chapman's fantasy value has cratered.
Source: MLB.com - Mark FeinsandRotoBaller.com
Wed Jan 18 202318:01Aroldis Chapman Throws Bullpen For Marlins
Free-agent relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman threw a bullpen session for the Miami Marlins on Wednesday at Nova Southeastern University, according to a source. Miami's interest in the hard-throwing left-hander was reported on Tuesday, and the Kansas City Royals and San Diego Padres are also interested in signing him. The Cuban southpaw probably isn't returning to the New York Yankees after missing a mandatory meeting late last season and being kept off the playoff roster. The 34-year-old veteran lost the closing job in 2022 and showed signs of decline when he posted a career-worst 4.46 ERA (4.57 FIP), 1.43 WHIP, nine saves and career-low 26.9 percent strikeout rate. Chapman could regain closing duties if he lands in Miami, but it wouldn't be a guarantee.
Source: New York Post - Jon HeymanRotoBaller.com
Wed Jan 18 202314:42Marlins, Royals, Padres Interested In Aroldis Chapman
Per a tweet from MLB.com's Mark Feinsand on Wednesday morning, the Miami Marlins, Kansas City Royals, and San Diego Padres are reportedly interested in free-agent relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman. Feinsand tweeted the following on Wednesday: "The Marlins, Royals and Padres are among the teams interested in Aroldis Chapman, per sources." The 34-year-old made 43 appearances for the New York Yankees during the 2022 season, pitching to a 4.46 ERA and a 4.57 FIP in 36.1 innings of work for the American League East franchise. He also registered nine saves and a hold while collecting 43 strikeouts compared to 28 walks allowed.
Source: Mark FeinsandRotoBaller.com
Tue Jan 17 202316:15Marlins Considering Aroldis Chapman
The Miami Marlins are among a few teams considering free-agent relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman, who lives in South Florida. The hard-throwing left-hander fell on hard times in 2022, posting a career-worst 4.46 ERA (4.57 FIP), 1.43 WHIP, nine saves and a career-low 26.9 percent strikeout rate in 36 1/3 relief innings in what will likely being his final season with the New York Yankees. The 35-year-old southpaw ended the year on a sour note with the club after landing on in the injured list due to a leg infection from a tattoo and then being left off the playoff roster after missing a mandatory meeting. He lost the closing gig to Clay Holmes last season and won't be guaranteed to land a closing job on the free-agent market. In Miami, Dylan Floro is projected to open the 2023 campaign as their primary closer.
Source: New York Post - Jon HeymanRotoBaller.com
Thu Jan 12 202313:44Three Teams Interested In Aroldis Chapman
Three teams are reportedly interested in signing free-agent relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman. It was initially reported that the Los Angeles Dodgers were interested in signing Chapman to a two-year deal, but that was shot down on Thursday night. The San Diego Padres have also been rumored to be interested in the left-hander. The 34-year-old really struggled in 2022 with the New York Yankees, going 4-4 with a 4.46 ERA and just nine saves. He spent time on the injured list with a leg infection caused by a tattoo and was left off the team's playoff roster after missing a mandatory workout. The Dodgers are in need of bullpen help after losing Chris Martin and Tommy Kahnle in free agency and with Blake Treinen (shoulder) likely out for the year if he has shoulder surgery.
Source: New York Post - Andrew CraneRotoBaller.com
Mon Oct 10 202211:28Aroldis Chapman Not Included On ALDS Roster
New York Yankees left-handed reliever Aroldis Chapman wasn't included on the roster for the American League Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians this week. Chapman missed a workout and had "not an acceptable excuse," according to skipper Aaron Boone. The 34-year-old veteran southpaw actually finished off the regular season in great form, but the Yankees are sending a message to him as they kick off their postseason action this week. Without Chapman in the fold, relievers Jonathan Loaisiga, Clarke Schmidt, Scott Effross, Lou Trivino and Lucas Luetge will be asked to step up in high-leverage spots out of the bullpen.
Source: MLB.com - Bryan HochRotoBaller.com
Fri Sep 16 202218:10Aroldis Chapman Activated Off Injured List
New York Yankees left-handed pitcher Aroldis Chapman (leg) has been activated off the IL before their weekend series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Chapman hasn't pitched since August due to a leg infection related to a tattoo. The fireballer threw two innings of scoreless ball in his minor league rehab games, striking out five while allowing three baserunners. Chapman will likely return to a set-up role behind closer Clay Holmes, limiting his fantasy value. He is still useful in save plus holds leagues, but outside of that he can be safely dropped.
Source: New York YankeesRotoBaller.com
Wed Sep 14 202222:53Aroldis Chapman Set To Return Friday
New York Yankees pitcher Aroldis Chapman (leg) will join the team on Friday and be activated ahead of the series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers. He tossed a scoreless inning on Sunday for Double-A Somerset, walking one and striking out three. The 35-year-old owns a 4.70 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, and a 35:22 K: BB across 30 2/3 innings in 2022. He has been sidelined since mid-August and is expected to set up closer Clay Holmes once activated from the injured list. Chapman is mainly an option in league formats that reward saves and holds.
Source: Bryan HochRotoBaller.com
Wed Sep 14 202218:10Aroldis Chapman Expected To Return Friday
New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (leg) will rejoin the team in Milwaukee and is expected to be activated from the injured list on Friday for the start of a series against the Brewers, according to skipper Aaron Boone. Chapman has been away from the team since Aug. 19 and landed on the injured list due to a leg infection related to a tattoo. The 35-year-old veteran southpaw looked good in two minor league rehab innings earlier this week, and he's in line to return to a setup role in the Yankees bullpen ahead of closer Clay Holmes this weekend. Without being the team's primary closer, Chapman has lost a ton of fantasy value, and he's struggled to the tune of a 4.70 ERA (4.78 FIP), a 1.43 WHIP, nine saves and 35 strikeouts in 30 2/3 relief innings in 2022.
Source: MLB.com - Bryan HochRotoBaller.com
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