Aroldis Chapman

Aroldis Chapman and the Yankees have agreed on a new contract that will keep the lefty in New York through the 2022 season.

Fantasy Impact

Chapman is essentially adding on one year and $18 million to his existing deal, which was for two years and $30 million. The All-Star closer was rumored to explore free agency if a contract extension wasn’t reached, but now that won’t be an issue. Chapman will be one of the top fantasy closers entering the 2020 campaign.

Aroldis Chapman was called upon to get the final two outs and earned a save in the win against the Tigers on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Chapman is now 37-for-42 in save chances this season as the Yankees closer. The veteran reliever has a 2.32 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and 80 strikeouts in 57 games for the year. Chapman should be owned in all fantasy leagues.

Aroldis Chapman pitched one inning in relief to close out a 5-1 win against the Red Sox. In that inning he allowed one run on a solo home run by J.D Martinez.

Fantasy Impact

Martinez's two-out home run ended Chapman's scoreless streak at 11 innings. The closer has nevertheless been dominant of late, striking out 20 in just 11 August innings.

Aroldis Chapman pitched a scoreless ninth inning as the Yankees defeated the A’s 4-3.

Fantasy Impact

Chapman made it interesting by walking two batters, but also struck out two to send the game to extra innings. The closer concludes August with an 11 inning scoreless streak.

Aroldis Chapman picked up the save against the Mariners on Monday, posting a pair of strikeouts without allowing a baserunner in a scoreless ninth inning to close out the Yankees' 5-4 victory.

Fantasy Impact

Chapman is having another great season as the closer and is now 36-of-41 in his save chances. The veteran reliever also has a 2.26 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 77:23 K:BB over 51 2/3 innings on the year,