Blue Jays eye trade for Red Sox reliever Aroldis Chapman
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 5:14 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly considering a trade with the Boston Red Sox for veteran reliever Aroldis Chapman. With injuries affecting their pitching staff, the Blue Jays may seek to bolster their bullpen as the trade deadline approaches. Chapman, who is having a standout season at age 38 with 28 strikeouts and a 0.43 ERA, could significantly impact the team’s postseason hopes if acquired. It remains unclear whether the Red Sox, who are struggling this season, will decide to part ways with Chapman.
- •Blue Jays are targeting Aroldis Chapman for bullpen help.
- •Chapman has 28 strikeouts and a 0.43 ERA this season.
- •The Red Sox may consider trading Chapman as their season falters.
- •Blue Jays aim to enhance their pitching staff before the trade deadline.
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