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MLB Notebook: Red Sox had high hopes for Aroldis Chapman, but couldn’t have envisioned his ‘historic season’

Aroldis Chapman
Aroldis Chapman pitches during the ninth inning of a game against the New York Yankees on August 22, 2025 at Yankees Stadium in New York, New York. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)Getty Images

Uncertain over the health and effectiveness of Liam Hendriks and deciding not to re-sign Kenley Jansen last winter, the Red Sox were in the market for a closer for 2025.

Fairly early in the offseason, they came to an agreement with veteran Aroldis Chapman to a one-year deal for $10.75 million last December.

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