August 21, 2019

Aroldis Chapman’s Yankees opt-out decision will be complicated

by Felix Pantaleón

Aroldis Chapman and Kenley Jansen signed the most lucrative relief contracts ever during the 2016-17 offseason — five-year pacts: $86 million for Chapman, $80 million for Jansen. No closer has neared those totals since, much to Craig Kimbrel’s frustration. As part of those deals, Chapman and Jansen both have opt outs after this season, and…

Written by Felix Pantaleón

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