During his age-37 season, Chapman dominated opposing hitters en-route to a league-best 1.17 ERA and 0.70 WHIP across 61.1 innings. Chapman's 37.3 percent strikeout rate ranked third among qualified relievers, and perhaps most remarkably, he delivered the best walk rate (6.6 percent) of his 16-year career. This amounted to a 30.7 percent K-BB percentage that ranked second. Not to mention, the southpaw racked up 32 saves (T-5th) that were his most in a season since 2019. Chapman's strong performance earned him a $13.3M contract extension with the Red Sox that will keep him in Boston for at least one additional season. He has a vesting option for 2027 based on innings pitched, which becomes a mutual option if not triggered during the upcoming campaign. Expect some ratio regression in 2026, but it's clear Father Time has not caught up with Chapman yet. On average, the electric hurler has been the 7th closer off the board in early 2026 drafts. Read Past Outlooks