Red Sox enter a pivotal Guardians series with their 37-year-old closer listed day-to-day for lat tightness. The team declined to place Chapman on the injured list, keeping roster flexibility for a Wild Card push while exposing bullpen risk.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: Is Aroldis Chapman playing against the Guardians?
- A: Chapman is listed day-to-day for lat tightness entering the series. The Red Sox have not ruled him out but are monitoring his status closely.
- Q: Why didn’t the Red Sox place Chapman on the injured list?
- A: Boston kept Chapman off the IL to maintain roster flexibility for a late-season Wild Card push and avoid losing him for at least 15 days.
- Q: What is the risk of keeping Chapman day-to-day?
- A: Keeping him available exposes the bullpen to a sudden loss of its closer if the lat tightness worsens during a high-stakes series.