Chapman's 2027 Vesting Option Activates After 40-Inning Threshold
Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman crossed the contractual innings threshold Saturday, automatically vesting his option for the 2027 season.
Chapman reached 40 innings pitched in a Saturday outing against the Pirates, triggering the vesting option in his contract. He will be under contract with Boston for 2027 at a base of $13MM, contingent on passing a post-season physical. The deal includes performance bonuses of up to $1MM tied to reliever award finishes. Chapman has been one of the league's elite closers in 2026, posting a 2.04 ERA with 27 saves and just two blown saves.
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