Red Sox Sign Aroldis Chapman for 2024 Season

The Boston Red Sox have signed left-handed reliever Aroldis Chapman to a one-year, $10.75 million contract, marking their first significant move of the offseason. Chapman, who had a strong performance with the Pittsburgh Pirates last season, brings a wealth of experience as a seven-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion. However, the signing is controversial due to his past, including a 2016 suspension for a domestic violence incident. Ex-Red Sox executive Zack Scott revealed that a previous trade attempt for Chapman in 2015 fell through due to similar concerns. The team aims to bolster its struggling bullpen and fill the void left by departing players, while Chapman is expected to play a significant role as the season progresses. As the team prepares for the coming season, they are also pursuing other key free agents like Juan Soto.