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Aroldis Chapman, Edwin Díaz Named 2025 Relievers of the Year at All-MLB Awards

The awards underscore Díaz’s free-agent status alongside Chapman’s 2026 deal with Boston.

Overview

  • Chapman, 37, led qualified relievers with a 1.17 ERA and 0.70 WHIP, held opponents to a .132 average, and averaged 99.8 mph on his fastball.
  • Díaz delivered a 1.63 ERA over 66 1/3 innings with 98 strikeouts, a 13.3 K/9, a .164 opponent average, and a 41.5% swing-and-miss rate.
  • The Red Sox closer signed a one-year, $13.3 million extension in September for 2026 and now has 367 career saves, 12th most all time.
  • The Mets closer opted out of the final two years and $38 million on his contract and enters free agency as a premier bullpen option.
  • The accolades represent Chapman’s second Mariano Rivera Award and Díaz’s second Trevor Hoffman Award and third Reliever of the Year overall.