Aroldis Chapman stalks the Top 10 saves in MLB: the Cuban continues making history with Boston
The Cuban reliever made 376 saves in Major Leagues and is just one away from equaling Joe Nathan among the best closers of all-time
The Cuban pitcher Aroldis Chapman continues to expand his legacy in the Major Leagues. The closer of the Boston Red Sox added a new save me nto and reached 376 lifetime saves in MLB, being just one away from tying Joe Nathan for tenth place all-time among relievers.
With this new figure, the called “Cuban Missile” consolidates in eleventh place of all-time and continues to get closer to the exclusive Top 10 saves in MLB.
Chapman continues to dominate from Boston's bullpen
At 38 years old, Aroldis Chapman maintains an elite performance with the Red Sox. The Cuban lefty accumulates nine saves in the current season and boasts an ERA of 0.71, confirming that continues to be one of the most reliable relievers in MLB.
Chapman started the campaign with 367 saves and quickly began climbing positions in the historical closer rankings.
The Cuban already left Jonathan Papelbon behind and now has as a Joe Nathan, who recorded 377 saves during his career in the Major Leagues.
Mariano Rivera is far away, but Chapman continues making noise
The all-time saves leader in MLB continues to be Panamanian Mariano Rivera, who finished his career with 652 saves, a brand that remains as an absolute reference for closers.
However, Chapman 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 is coming from winning his second Mariano Rivera Award for the best reliever in the American League, after finishing the 2025 season with 32 saves.

