Aroldis Chapman closes in on strikeout record for Red Sox
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
As of June 2, 2026, Aroldis Chapman has recorded 1,356 career strikeouts, just eight short of Hall of Famer Hoyt Wilhelm's all-time mark for relievers. Despite a challenging season for the Red Sox, Chapman has excelled, closing games effectively and recently passing Rich Gossage on the all-time list. He has also entered the top 10 in career saves, currently at 379. The Red Sox face the Orioles on the same date, with more games scheduled in the following week.
- •Chapman is 8 strikeouts away from passing Wilhelm for first all-time.
- •He has recorded 25 strikeouts in 19 games this season.
- •Chapman currently has a 0.48 ERA and 12 saves in 2026.
- •Boston plays Baltimore at 6:45 p.m. ET on June 2.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Aroldis Chapman Chasing History: Tracking Red Sox Pitcher's Pursuit of Strikeout Record
"Amid a rough season for the Red Sox, Aroldis Chapman has been a bright spot, closing out games with brutal efficiency.
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