Red Sox gain trade interest in Aroldis Chapman amid rough season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 7:18 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
The Boston Red Sox face a challenging 2026 season, likely becoming trade deadline sellers. Amid this, closer Aroldis Chapman has garnered interest, highlighted by a recent report indicating his trade value has risen. Despite having pitched only twice in the last 26 days, his impressive 0.46 ERA and unblemished save record make him an appealing target for teams seeking fresh arms for the postseason. Boston is positioned to leverage this interest by potentially trading Chapman to a contender for a strong return.
- •Red Sox likely to sell at the 2026 trade deadline.
- •Aroldis Chapman has converted all 13 save opportunities this season.
- •Chapman has pitched only 19.2 innings so far.
- •Teams might prefer Chapman for his limited wear and tear.
- •Red Sox could receive a significant return in a trade.
- 7:18 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox get good trade deadline news on Aroldis Chapman for odd reason
"This is some good news, just not in the way the Red Sox might've expected.
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