Aroldis Chapman activates million-dollar bonus and climbs the saves leaderboard

With his most recent save, he has now accumulated 367 career saves, tying Jeff Reardon for 12th place on the MLB's all-time leaderboard.

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The Cuban closer Aroldis Chapman reached 60 innings pitched this Tuesday in the 2025 season, a figure that triggered a performance bonus of $250,000 in his contract with the Boston Red Sox.

With this bonus, Chapman, originally from the province of Holguín, will reach a total of 11 million dollars in earnings this year, according to information provided on Facebook by specialized journalist Francys Romero.

In addition to his economic achievement, the pitcher known as "El Misil" continues to leave a mark in the history of Major League Baseball. With his most recent save, he has now accumulated 367 career saves, tying Jeff Reardon for 12th place on the MLB's all-time leaderboard.

At 37 years old, Chapman not only maintains the speed and effectiveness that made him one of the most feared closers in history, but he also continues to climb the ranks towards the elite club of the best closers of all time.

Frequently Asked Questions About Aroldis Chapman and His Legacy in Major League Baseball

How much money has Aroldis Chapman earned thanks to his performance bonus in 2025?

Aroldis Chapman earned a bonus of $250,000 for reaching 60 innings pitched in the 2025 season, bringing his total earnings to $11 million this year with the Boston Red Sox.

What is Aroldis Chapman's position in the all-time MLB saves leaderboard?

With his latest save, Aroldis Chapman has tied Jeff Reardon for 12th place on the all-time MLB saves leaderboard, accumulating a total of 367 saves in his career.

What speed records has Aroldis Chapman set in Major League Baseball?

Aroldis Chapman holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest pitch ever recorded in the MLB, with a speed of 105.8 mph reached in 2010 with the Cincinnati Reds. Additionally, he is the only pitcher in history with the fastest recorded pitch for six different MLB franchises.

What achievements has Aroldis Chapman reached in the 2025 MLB season?

In the 2025 season, Aroldis Chapman has achieved 30 or more saves for the ninth time in his career, and he has maintained an impressive ERA of 1.15. In addition, he has recorded nine consecutive outings without allowing a single hit.

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