Miller wrote that while Chapman could still be a top-10 closer even with a 3.00 ERA, contenders expecting the 2016 version may be mistaken.
Feinsand reported that Chapman converted his first 14 save opportunities this season, posting a 0.83 ERA in 22 appearances before his first blown save since last July.
His fastball averages 97.4 mph, placing him in the 90th percentile, and his 0.9 fWAR ranks 12th among all relievers.
Yankees Reunion Unlikely
A potential return to the New York Yankees appears improbable due to an unresolved dispute from the 2022 postseason, according to MLB insider Jon Heyman.
Heyman said on MLB Network that a misunderstanding between Chapman and general manager Brian Cashman makes a deal highly unlikely, despite the team's need for bullpen depth.
Heyman added that Chapman could be the best closer available on the market.
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The Red Sox currently sit at the bottom of the American League East with a 31-44 record, positioning them as sellers ahead of the deadline.
