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Star Fireballer Reportedly Now Leading Red Sox Closer Competition


Published on 2025-03-19 11:45:19 - Newsweek
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  • In a piece published Tuesday, Sean McAdam and Chris Cotillo of MassLive reported that Aroldis Chapman is tracking to begin the campaign as Boston's closer. The two insiders said nothing had been finalized but that Chapman had the edge over Liam Hendriks and Justin Slaten.

Kenley Jansen, a star fireballer, has reportedly emerged as the leading candidate for the closer role with the Boston Red Sox, according to a report by MassLive's Chris Cotillo. Jansen, who joined the Red Sox in the offseason with a two-year, $32 million contract, has been competing with other pitchers like Chris Martin and John Schreiber for the position. Despite a challenging start to the season where he allowed four runs in his first two appearances, Jansen has since shown signs of returning to form, notably with a perfect ninth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates. His experience and recent performance are key factors in his favor for securing the closer spot.

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