Aroldis Chapman’s ninth All-Star season burnishes record résumé

The left-hander is in his 17th MLB season.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 281 min read

9x All-Star and the most strikeouts by a relief pitcher in MLB history 🔥 Aroldis Chapman’s career has been full of domi Via @MLB on X

What happened: Aroldis Chapman became MLB’s career strikeout leader among relief pitchers on July 4 with No. 1,364. His 2026 selection raised his career total to nine All-Star appearances.

Why it matters: Chapman’s current form shows the strikeout benchmark is more than a product of longevity. His 30 saves have also moved him within three of 400 for his career.

By the numbers: Through 46 appearances in 2026, Chapman has a 1.81 ERA, 30 saves and 58 strikeouts in 44.2 innings. He has converted 30 of 32 save opportunities while posting a 1.16 WHIP.

What to watch: Chapman’s next save opportunity will continue his pursuit of the 400-save threshold.

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@MLB 2026-08-28T16:54:27.103891+00:00

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