Aroldis Chapman DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Boston Red Sox veteran Aroldis Chapman secured his eighth save of the season Tuesday night, capping a 2-0 shutout win for the Red Sox. The 37-year-old flamethrower has shown no signs of slowing down in his 16th season. His average fastball velocity of 99.2 mph ranks in the 99th percentile across Major League Baseball. Chapman now holds a 1.89 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 26 strikeouts over 19 innings. He also owns a (3-2) record, one hold, and has converted all eight save opportunities. Chapman will aim to stay sharp as the Red Sox push for position in the competitive American League East.

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman held on for his fifth save on Wednesday, keeping the Texas Rangers at bay in a 6-4 win. Chapman was a little shaky in this one, allowing a homer and a walk in his inning of work. Fortunately, he had a three-run lead to work with and was able to hold on. The lefty has looked rejuvenated this season, going 5-for-5 in save opportunities with a stellar 2.19 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and 18 strikeouts in 12 IP. He is clearly Boston's best reliever and should get the bulk of the save opportunities, although they have shown a tendency to use him in non-save situations when multiple lefties are coming up to hit. Still, Chapman remains the favorite for saves in Beantown.

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman earned his third save of the season on Sunday afternoon by closing out the Red Sox's 3-1 victory over the White Sox in Chicago. Chapman took the loss on Saturday, allowing a walk, stolen base, and walk-off single after entering the ninth inning in a tie game. He came in with a two-run lead on Sunday and had two strikeouts in the ninth, getting Luis Robert Jr. to start the inning and Michael A. Taylor to end the game. The 37-year-old veteran has 11 strikeouts in his seven innings and has converted each of his three save opportunities. The run he gave up on Saturday is the only run he has allowed all season, but he has now pitched in back-to-back games, so he may not be available as the Red Sox continue their road trip in Tampa Bay on Monday night.