Aroldis Chapman records save, moves up all-time list

Red Sox defeat Reds 3-0 as Chapman earns 12th career save

Mar. 26, 2026 at 10:54pm

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Veteran closer Aroldis Chapman recorded the final out for the Boston Red Sox, earning his 12th save of the season and moving up to 12th on the all-time saves list, passing former relief pitcher Jeff Reardon. The Red Sox defeated the Cincinnati Reds by a score of 3-0.

Why it matters

Chapman's save and move up the all-time saves list is a significant career milestone for the hard-throwing left-hander, who has been one of the most dominant closers in Major League Baseball over the past decade. This performance helps cement his legacy as one of the greatest relief pitchers of his era.

The details

In the bottom of the 9th inning with the Red Sox leading 3-0, Chapman entered the game and induced a pop-up for the final out, securing the victory for Boston. This was Chapman's 12th save of the 2026 season, moving him past Jeff Reardon for 12th on the all-time saves list with 368 career saves.

  • The game was played on March 26, 2026.

The players

Aroldis Chapman

A veteran left-handed relief pitcher who has been one of the most dominant closers in MLB over the past decade.

Jeff Reardon

A former relief pitcher who held the 12th spot on the all-time saves list before being passed by Chapman.

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What they’re saying

“Aroldis has been a dominant closer for a long time and it's great to see him continue to climb the all-time saves list. He's a true competitor and we're lucky to have him on our team.”

— Alex Cora, Red Sox Manager

What’s next

Chapman will look to continue his climb up the all-time saves list as the Red Sox continue their season. His next opportunity to add to his career saves total will come in the team's next game on March 28th.

The takeaway

Aroldis Chapman's latest save and move up the all-time leaderboard solidifies his status as one of the greatest relief pitchers of his generation, further cementing his Hall of Fame-caliber career.