Red Sox Sign Aroldis Chapman to One-Year, $10.75 Million Deal

The veteran flamethrower joins Boston's bullpen, bringing high-velocity pitching and a polarizing track record.

Aroldis Chapman, a seven-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion, signed a one-year contract with the Red Sox worth $10.75 million, pending a physical.
The 36-year-old left-hander, known for his triple-digit fastball, recorded a 3.79 ERA and 98 strikeouts in 61.2 innings with the Pirates in 2024.
Chapman holds the record for the fastest pitch ever recorded at 105.8 mph and remains one of the hardest-throwing pitchers in MLB history.
His career has been marked by both on-field dominance and off-field controversies, including a 2016 suspension under MLB's domestic violence policy.
The Red Sox aim to bolster their bullpen with Chapman's postseason experience and high-velocity arm as they look to return to playoff contention in 2025.