Aroldis Chapman

Aroldis Chapman delivered a flawless performance, striking out two and securing a save in the Yankees' 2-4 loss to the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

His outing was efficient, requiring only eight pitches to complete a clean inning. Despite the loss, Chapman's ability to maintain control and overpower hitters was on full display, which is a positive sign for fantasy managers. His season has been a mix of highs and lows, marked by a somewhat elevated ERA of 3.84 and a WHIP of 1.36, but his impressive strikeout rate of 14.3 K/9 continues to make him a valuable asset in categories that reward strikeouts and saves. This performance should reassure managers of his capability in high-pressure situations, though his occasional inconsistency this season suggests a cautious approach in deploying him depending on matchup sensitivity.

Aroldis Chapman secured his 13th save of the season in a nail-biting 2-1 victory over the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed one hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning of work. Despite a rocky season with a 3.90 ERA and five blown saves, Chapman's latest outing hints at potential stability as the season winds down. His impressive 14.3 K/9 continues to make him a valuable asset for strikeouts in fantasy leagues, though his WHIP of 1.38 still poses a risk for ratios. Fantasy managers should consider Chapman a high-risk, high-reward option due to his ability to rack up strikeouts and saves, tempered by his inconsistency in maintaining clean innings.

Aroldis Chapman allowed one hit in a scoreless inning to secure the save as the Pirates edged the Cardinals 3-2 on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Despite not recording any strikeouts, Chapman effectively closed the door on the Cardinals, adding another save to his season tally. His performance this season has been a mixed bag, characterized by a high ERA of 4.03 and a WHIP of 1.41, which are concerning for fantasy managers. However, his impressive strikeout rate of 14.3 K/9 continues to make him a valuable asset in categories that reward strikeouts. Fantasy managers should remain cautious, as his inconsistency and high rates of blown saves suggest potential volatility in his performances.

Aroldis Chapman worked a clean inning with one strikeout on Sunday against the Royals.

Fantasy Impact

Chapman needed just 12 pitches to work a clean inning for his ninth save on the season.

Aroldis Chapman allowed one earned run on three hits while striking out two to notch a save in Tuesday's 6-4 victory over the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact

Despite securing his eighth save of the season, Chapman's performance was less than reassuring, continuing a trend of shaky appearances that have inflated his ERA to 4.18 and WHIP to 1.45. His high strikeout rate of 14.6 K/9 remains a silver lining, suggesting he can still dominate hitters when on point. However, his inconsistency this season, highlighted by five blown saves, makes him a risky fantasy option as a closer. Fantasy managers should keep expectations in check and monitor his outings closely, as further struggles could jeopardize his role in high-leverage situations.