Reds Trade Closer Aroldis Chapman To Dodgers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Cincinnati Reds have agreed to trade hard-throwing reliever Aroldis Chapman to the Los Angeles Dodgers, pending approval of medical records, a person familiar with the deal said.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity Monday because the agreement, first reported by Fox, hadn't been announced. The Dodgers will send two prospects back to the Reds, according to reports.
Chapman, a 27-year-old right-hander, is eligible for free agency after next year's World Series. He threw the 62 fastest pitches in the big leagues this year, ranging from 103.92 mph to 102.36 mph, according to Major League Baseball's Statcast computer system.
He joins a bullpen that already has closer Kenley Jansen, who like Chapman is eligible for salary arbitration this winter and can become a free agent next November.
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