Aroldis Chapman

Locked in as Boston's closer with a 2.20 ERA and no internal competition. The watch is purely trade-motivated — Red Sox are sellers and Chapman (~90% deal odds) is almost certainly changing addresses before August 3. If he lands with a team that already has a closer, the role evaporates. Watch the deadline wires closely.

Locked in as Boston's closer (2.20 ERA, 100 mph) with no internal competition. The watch is purely trade-driven: ~90% deal odds heading into August 3. Landing on the Dodgers, Yankees, or White Sox preserves or improves his fantasy value. Risk is ending up somewhere with an established closer already in place.

Locked in as Boston's closer (2.20 ERA, 100 mph) but trade odds peg him at ~90% to be dealt before August 3. Landing on a buyer — Dodgers, Yankees, White Sox — would likely preserve or improve his fantasy value. The uncertainty is where he lands, not whether the role continues.

Still closing effectively (2.36 ERA, 18 saves) but the last-place Red Sox are a strong trade deadline candidate per multiple reports. He'll close until dealt, but a new team likely uses him differently. Explore selling now while his value is high.

Still an All-Star (2.36 ERA, 18 saves) but the last-place Red Sox are 90% likely to trade him before the August 3 deadline per ESPN's Passan. He'll close until dealt, but a new team likely uses him differently. Explore a trade now.

Chapman blew his second save of the season on June 28 against the Yankees, allowing two runs in the ninth — though Boston won 5-4 in 10. He has 16 saves on the year and remains one of the best relievers in baseball, but a second straight rough outing could put the job in question. Hold for now and monitor closely through the week.

12 saves and a 14-game scoreless streak since April 7 (10-for-10 on chances in that span). The early-May velocity concern has faded — he's been dominant. Top-10 RP rest of season.

11 saves with 13 straight scoreless outings. 0.87 WHIP, 19 K vs. 6 BB across 12.2 IP. The Red Sox have him locked through at least the All-Star break. Top-8 RP rest of season.

10 saves still locked, but Closer Monkey flagged the velocity drop (below 98 mph for the season — down from his 100 mph career average). 46.9% hard-hit rate. Garrett Whitlock is the next-up option if Chapman slips. Hold but monitor.

Extended his scoreless streak with another clean 9th Sunday. 0.807 WHIP, 13 K vs. 2 BB over the recent stretch. Top-10 RP rest of season.

Extended his scoreless streak to 9 games with his 8th save. 0.807 WHIP, 13 K vs. 2 BB across recent outings. The Red Sox have him locked through at least the All-Star break. Top-10 RP rest of season.