Aroldis Chapman stalks the Top 10 saves in MLB: the Cuban continues to make history with Boston

The Cuban pitcher Aroldis Chapman continues to expand his legacy in the Major Leagues. The closer of the Boston Red Sox He added a new save and reached 376 career saves in MLB, leaving him just one away from tying Joe Nathan for tenth place in history among relievers.

With this new figure, the so-called “Cuban Missile” consolidates itself in eleventh place of all time and continues to get closer to the exclusive Top 10 of saves in MLB.

Chapman continues to dominate from the Boston bullpen

At 38 years old, Aroldis Chapman maintains elite performance with Red Sox. The Cuban left-hander has accumulated nine saves this season and boasts an ERA of 0.71, confirming that he continues to be one of the most reliable relievers in MLB.

Chapman began the season with 367 saves and quickly began climbing the all-time closer rankings.

The Cuban has already left Jonathan Papelbon behind and now has Joe Nathan as his next target, who recorded 377 saves during his career in the Major Leagues.

Mariano Rivera is still far away, but Chapman continues to make noise

The historical leader of saves in MLB continues to be the Panamanian Mariano Riverawho finished his career with 652 saves, a mark that remains an absolute reference for closers.

However, Chapman He continues to strengthen a career that already places him among the best relievers of his generation along with names like Kenley Jansen and Craig Kimbrel.

The Cuban has also just won his second Mariano Rivera Award for the best reliever in the American League, after finishing the 2025 season with 32 saves.

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