Chapman’s 29th save and 1.14/0.67/81/14 line in 55 1/3 innings highlight elite late-inning control in Boston, with Brash backing him as a near-identical setup man on pace for another strong season.

Chapman yielded the walk-off hit to Lawrence Butler, ending a seven-week stretch without allowing a hit and highlighting the volatility of Boston’s late-inning relief in a clutch loss.

Chapman remains a fantasy force for saves, using a rare blend of 100+ mph velocity and off-speed precision to erase appearances. His late-inning dominance in Boston underscores the Sox bullpen’s ceiling and his own durability at age 37.

Chapman dominates in Boston, posting a sub-1.00 ERA, 52 strikeouts across 30 innings since late May, with two MLB-records in his latest save. The extension locks him in as Boston’s closer for next season, reinforcing a high-leverage role that supports a robust fantasy saves floor and strong ratios.

Chapman extended a streak of clean outings, earning two saves to reach 28 on the season with a 1.00 ERA over 54 innings, reinforcing his role as a trustworthy late-inning option.