Aroldis Chapman is reportedly joining the Pittsburgh Pirates after winning a World Series with the Texas Rangers.
The deal is for one year and $10.5 million, pending a physical.
Chapman joins the Pirates after a half-season with the World Series champion Texas Rangers. Chapman joined the Rangers via a midseason trade from the Kansas City Royals. He made 30 appearances with the Rangers, posting a 3.72 ERA with 50 strikeouts and 16 walks allowed in 29 innings pitched. He tallied four saves while working as a part-time closer alongside fellow reliever José Leclerc and primary closer Will Smith.
In nine postseason appearances, Chapman posted a 2.25 ERA with six strikeouts and five walks allowed in eight innings en route to the World Series victory. He allowed one earned run in two World Series appearances totaling 1 2/3 innings.
Chapman has pitched 14 MLB seasons. He earned seven All-Star appearances in his prime as one of baseball’s most dominant closers with the Cincinnati Reds and New York Yankees, plus a run to the World Series with the Chicago Cubs.
