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MLB Insider Makes Major Aroldis Chapman Prediction Before Trade Deadline

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Jake Elman | Last updated Jul 2, 2025 12:56 PM ET

If MLB insider Ken Rosenthal is correct, then Boston Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman is headed to Atlanta.

No, the Red Sox aren't trading Chapman to the Braves—at least, not to our knowledge. Instead, Rosenthal predicted that Chapman would make his eighth All-Star Game and first since 2021.

Rosenthal listed Chapman and starting pitcher Garrett Crochet as Boston's two representatives. Every team must have at least one player named to the All-Star Game.

Chapman is quietly having his best season in years, posting a 1.32 ERA and 14 saves for the fourth-place Red Sox. The veteran closer owns 14 saves and a 50-10 K-BB ratio in 34 innings, and he's on pace for his first sub-2 ERA campaign since 2016.

The 37-year-old Chapman hasn't had an ERA under 3.00 since 2019, and he's already matched last season's 14 saves.

Chapman hasn't allowed an earned run since May 27, and he's recorded a fantastic 22-2 K-BB ratio in his last 13 innings.

Although the 42-44 Red Sox haven't officially waved the white flag yet, Chapman is expected to be among the more high-profile relievers available this deadline. He's only on a one-year, $10.75 million contract, and his 2.6 walks per nine is easily a career-best.

Don't be surprised to see teams like the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros pursue Chapman, who also owns a 2.37 ERA and 68-21 K-BB ratio in 49 1/3 career postseason innings.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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