The Atlanta Braves have already made significant moves to shore up their bullpen this offseason, but the latest buzz suggests they might not be done yet. After re-signing veteran closer Raisel Iglesias to a one-year, $16 million deal and adding National League saves leader Robert Suarez on a three-year, $45 million contract, the Braves are reportedly eyeing a blockbuster trade that could give them the most formidable relief trio in baseball.
The target? Boston Red Sox flamethrower Aroldis Chapman. The 38-year-old left-hander, who carries a $13.3 million salary, has been electric to start the 2026 season, posting a microscopic 1.04 ERA with five saves in nine appearances. With the Red Sox struggling early, they could become sellers at the trade deadline, and Chapman—a two-time World Series champion—would be an ideal rental for a contender like Atlanta.
Adding Chapman would bring a power lefty arm to a bullpen that already features the right-handed dominance of Iglesias and Suarez. It would give manager Brian Snitker a trio of proven closers to deploy in high-leverage situations, potentially making the Braves' bullpen the deepest and most feared in the National League.
While Atlanta's relief corps has performed well so far in 2026, the front office knows that championship teams are built on October-ready pitching. A move for Chapman wouldn't just be about depth—it would be about sending a message that the Braves are all-in on another World Series run.
