Aroldis Chapman
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5 entries12 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.