Red Sox listed 37-year-old left reliever Aroldis Chapman as day to day with lat tightness before the Guardians series. The designation lands at a point where velocity, age, and playoff pressure intersect. Uncertainty now sits over Boston’s late innings.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: Is Aroldis Chapman injured?
- A: Yes. The Red Sox listed 37-year-old left reliever Aroldis Chapman as day-to-day with lat tightness before the Guardians series.
- Q: Why is Chapman’s injury concerning for Boston?
- A: It creates uncertainty in Boston’s late innings at a point where velocity, age and playoff pressure intersect.
- Q: Does this threaten his 105 mph fastball era?
- A: At 37, a lat issue raises durability questions about the long-term sustainability of his legendary 105 mph fastball.