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Aroldis Chapman Passes Physical, 2027 Option Vests

Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman has passed his end-of-season physical, according to reporter Francys Romero. This was the last detail required to turn Chapman’s mutual option for 2027 into a fully guaranteed deal, so the veteran southpaw is now locked…

By Mark Polishuk · MLB Trade Rumors

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 8:51 PM

Key Things to Know

Aroldis Chapman passed his physical, vesting a $13 million mutual contract option for 2027 with Boston.
The 2027 option required Chapman to pitch at least 40 innings in 2026 and finish the year healthy.
The deal includes performance incentives that could raise Chapman's 2027 salary up to $14 million.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Boston Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman has passed his end-of-season physical, officially vesting his mutual option for the 2027 season. The veteran left-hander is now guaranteed a salary of at least $13 million for his age-39 campaign, which could rise to $14 million based on Reliever of the Year award incentives.

Chapman previously met the performance threshold of throwing 40 innings during the 2026 season, leaving the physical as the final requirement. Over his two seasons in Boston, the southpaw has recorded 67 saves across 113 innings with a 1.51 ERA.

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