Red Sox's 8-Time All-Star Breaks Silence on Return for Next Season
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The Boston Red Sox are emerging from the All-Star break looking to pick up where they left off, with a 10-game win streak that put them right back into the playoff picture.
After looking like they might reset with an eye toward future contention at the coming trade deadline, now the Red Sox seem headed toward adding pieces. And that might have changed things for the team's potential trade chips.
"Aroldis Chapman's going nowhere, Alex Bregman's going nowhere," ESPN's Jeff Passan said during a recent episode of "The Pat McAfee Show." "They're going to add. ... The Boston Red Sox are legitimate World Series contenders."
That change could have the biggest impact on Chapman, an eight-time All-Star who seemed like the most likely trade chip as he's outperforming an affordable $10.7 million single-year contract and virtually every contending team will seek a bullpen upgrade. With the change in the team's outlook, it could make sense for the Red Sox to extend Chapman before he has the chance to depart in free agency without bringing anything back in return.
BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 30: Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow of the Boston Red Sox addresses the media during an end of season press conference on September 30, 2024 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts....
BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 30: Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow of the Boston Red Sox addresses the media during an end of season press conference on September 30, 2024 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston) More
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But breaking his silence on a potential new deal with the Red Sox, the closer indicated that no such negotiations have taken place.
"Aroldis Chapman said he hasn't talked to the Red Sox about any contract beyond this season," WEEI's Rob Bradford reported.
As the Red Sox look to extend their winning streak, they have a chance to solidify their buyer status at the trade deadline and their contention for a playoff berth. If they do so, perhaps an extension for Chapman will come as well.
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