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Chapman’s 40th inning triggers $13 million vesting option

8/16/2026

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Aroldis Chapman pitched his 40th inning of 2026, triggering a $13 million vesting option for 2027.
His 4–0 shutout of Pittsburgh kept Boston at 66-57 and in the postseason race.
He entered with a 2.04 ERA and 27 saves in 33 appearances, per Bleacher Report.
MassLive’s Chris Cotillo says the option could rise to $14 million with an award.
Spotrac lists his career earnings at $189.6 million over 17 MLB seasons.

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Aroldis Chapman pitched his 40th inning of 2026, triggering a $13 million vesting option for 2027.
His 4–0 shutout of Pittsburgh kept Boston at 66-57 and in the postseason race.
He entered with a 2.04 ERA and 27 saves in 33 appearances, per Bleacher Report.
MassLive’s Chris Cotillo says the option could rise to $14 million with an award.
Spotrac lists his career earnings at $189.6 million over 17 MLB seasons.