AROLDIS CHAPMAN NEWS

AL West-leading Rangers acquire once-dominant closer Aroldis Chapman in a trade with the Royals

The Texas Rangers have acquired reliever Aroldis Chapman in a trade with the Kansas City Royals

JUNE 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals send Chapman to Rangers for 2 players KANSAS CITY — The Royals made their first move of the Trade Deadline season by sending power reliever Aroldis Chapman to the Rangers for two...

JUNE 30, 2023 • MLB.COM

Traded to Texas Chapman was traded to the Rangers in exchange for left-handed pitcher Cole Ragans and minor-league outfielder Roni Cabrera on Friday.

Impact Chapman will head to Texas after he posted a 2.45 ERA and 1.23 WHIP with 53 strikeouts, eight holds and two saves over 29.1 innings in 31 outings with the Royals this season. He'll join a bullpen with an established closer in left-hander Will Smith and will likely operate in a set-up role with the Rangers. Now that he's seemingly rounded back into form in 2023, Chapman will serve as a significant piece with a Texas team that's in first place in the AL West and set to challenge for a World Series appearance.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Snags extra-inning win Chapman (4-2) didn't allow a hit or a walk but gave up an unearned run and struck out two over one inning, earning the extra-inning win over the Guardians on Thursday.

Impact Jose Ramirez made a straight steal of home in the 10th inning after beginning as the initial runner on second base and moving to third on a groundout. Chapman was in line for the loss until the Royals walked it off with a two-run double from Freddy Fermin. Chapman has been reliable with a 20:6 K:BB and just two runs allowed (one earned) over nine innings in June. He's picked up three of his four wins this month, and he has a 2.45 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 53:20 K:BB over 29.1 innings overall.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects win Chapman (3-2) struck out the side in a perfect inning to earn the win Thursday over the Rays.

Impact Chapman pitched the eighth inning with the game tied 5-5, and the Royals pulled ahead in the ninth. He's allowed just one run and one hit through six innings in June, but he's also walked six while striking out 15. The southpaw continues to be effective in high-leverage spots with a 2.73 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 48:20 K:BB over 26.1 innings while adding two saves, eight holds and two blown saves this season.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Dodgers need more pitching. Here are potential trade candidates they should consider

The Dodgers have been decimated by pitching injuries and own the NL's worst bullpen ERA. A month before the trade deadline, here are some ar...

JUNE 22, 2023

Snags second win Chapman (2-2) allowed a run on a hit and two walks while striking out three in one inning to earn the win Saturday over the Angels.

Impact Chapman struggled versus the heart of the Angels' order, but he limited the damage to a Mike Trout RBI single. The Royals then rallied for two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to get the walk-off win. Chapman has given up just two runs over his last 10.2 innings with a 23:11 K:BB over that span. While the elevated walk rate is concerning, he continues to be effective in a high-leverage role for a Royals team that rarely has a lead to protect. He's pitched to a 2.96 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 44:17 K:BB through 24.1 innings this year while adding two saves, seven holds and two blown saves.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers Trade for Reliever Aroldis Chapman? The Kansas City Royals are reportedly looking to unload at least one experience reliever for the right price.

JUNE 10, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Former Player Links Mets To Aroldis Chapman Ahead Of Trade Deadline The New York Mets could use a reliable high-leverage reliever and might one in Kansas City Royals closer Aroldis Chapman.

JUNE 9, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Is Angels star Shohei Ohtani on his way out of Los Angeles?

On the "Flippin' Bats" podcast, FOX Sports MLB Reporter Ken Rosenthal discusses the latest on Shohei Ohtani's situation with the Angels.

JUNE 7, 2023

The Windup: When will Jacob deGrom pitch again? Where will Aroldis Chapman be traded? Plus: Translation help needed for the Baseball Card of the Week.

JUNE 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Back in action Chapman (knee) struck out two in a perfect inning during Sunday's 2-0 win over the Rockies.

Impact Chapman was bothered by a knee issue last week, but he appears fine now. He has a save and three holds while allowing just one run over his last 7.2 innings with a 14:8 K:BB in that span. The southpaw continues to primarily serve as the setup man to Scott Barlow, though the Royals' overall struggles have limited save chances so far. Chapman has a 2.95 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 35:14 K:BB with two saves and seven holds over 21.1 innings.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Friday with knee issue Royals manager Matt Quatraro said Chapman was unavailable Friday versus the Rockies because his "knee has been barking," Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Chapman was unavailable to protect a one-run lead in the eighth inning, and Carlos Hernandez (thumb) and Nick Wittgren failed to do so in his stead. It's a little concerning that the knee issue was enough to keep Chapman off the mound after the Royals just had a two-day break, but it seems like the southpaw is just day-to-day at this time.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns second save Chapman picked up the save Tuesday against Detroit. He allowed one walk while striking out two over a scoreless inning.

Impact After blowing each of his last two save opportunities, Chapman bounced back with a hitless ninth to secure his second save of the season. Chapman has allowed just one hit and no runs in his last five appearances (5.0 innings) while striking out 10 batters and was given the save chance Tuesday with Scott Barlow getting the night off after tossing 1.2 innings Monday. Though Chapman has yet to allow a home run through 18.2 innings, he has a tendency to get himself into trouble by handing out walks (5.78 BB/9).

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Rumors: Trade grades for Braves, Aroldis Chapman, Aaron Hicks The MLB trade deadline is fast approaching. Here are three potential trade fits graded by FanSided MLB Insider Robert Murray. With the MLB t...

MAY 22, 2023 • FANSIDED.COM

MLB execs: Royals should trade ex-Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman Aroldis Chapman signed a one-year deal with the Kansas City Royals this offseason.

MAY 11, 2023 • NJ.COM

MLB Mailbag: What's going on with the Cardinals? Who might be on the trading block?

Where is this St. Louis situation headed? Who are top trade deadline candidates? Do MLB jerseys need a rebrand? Jake Mintz tackles those top...

MAY 9, 2023

Dealt second loss Chapman (1-2) allowed two runs on a hit and three walks in one-third of an inning, taking the loss and a blown save Thursday versus the Orioles.

Impact Chapman was called upon to preserve a one-run lead in the eighth inning and couldn't get the job done, walking three of the five batters he faced. Amir Garrett was able to induce a double play to limit the damage, but he then struggled in the ninth. Chapman has been scored on in three of his last five outings. He now has a 3.09 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 19:6 K:BB through 11.2 innings while adding a save, a blown save and three holds.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects win Saturday Chapman (1-1) struck out two in a perfect inning, earning the win Saturday versus the Twins.

Impact Chapman faltered a bit in Arizona, allowing three runs (two earned) over 1.1 innings in two appearances, but he got back on track Saturday. The hard-throwing lefty has pitched well this season with a 1.74 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 19:3 K:BB across 10.1 innings. He's added a save and two holds. Chapman continues to be part of the late-inning mix, though Scott Barlow has seen the bulk of the closing duties on the rare occasions the Royals have a lead to protect.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Surrenders first run of season Chapman (0-1) allowed a run on a hit and a walk with one strikeout over one inning, taking the loss Monday versus the Diamondbacks.

Impact Chapman started the year on an eight-inning scoreless streak, but it came to a close Monday. He walked Christian Walker and allowed a single to Gabriel Moreno before Nick Ahmed's fielder's choice plated the decisive run in the bottom of the eighth inning. Chapman still has an excellent 16:3 K:BB with a 1.00 ERA and 0.67 WHIP through nine innings. Unfortunately, the Royals' 5-18 start to the season has allowed him to pick up just one save and one hold. Chapman's usage suggests he's still at least slightly behind the struggling Scott Barlow in the closer hierarchy.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Stroman, Jarred Kelenic among 10 most fascinating starts in MLB

From Jorge Mateo to Pablo López to Aroldis Chapman, here are 10 of the most fascinating starts to the 2023 MLB season.

APRIL 21, 2023

Targeting Aroldis Chapman and Daniel Bard, updated RP rankings and more: The Bullpen Report Aroldis Chapman and Daniel Bard are now in the mix as speculative saves pickups. Plus weekly rankings for SOLDS and more!

APRIL 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Gets first save Chapman picked up the save Saturday against the Giants while striking out two over a scoreless inning.

Impact That's the first save of the year for Chapman, and the first he's picked up as a member of the Royals. The left-hander has appeared in three games thus far in 2023, and he's struck out six hitters over his three innings while not allowing an earned run. It's early, but Chapman looks like the version that made him one of the best closers in baseball not too long ago.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aroldis Chapman had fourth-fastest pitch in Royals history Saturday. Here's the top five New Royals reliever Aroldis Chapman recorded the fourth-fastest pitch in team history. Here are the five fastest.

APRIL 3, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Strikes out side Chapman struck out the side in a relief appearance Saturday against Minnesota.

Impact Chapman breezed through the Minnesota lineup and needed just 13 pitches to pick up his three strikeouts. The southpaw was making his debut with the Royals, and it's tough to beat the results the 35-year-old had during Saturday's appearance. Chapman could be in line for saves for Kansas City in the 2023 season, but he has a bit of an undefined role to begin the year.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE