Aroldis Chapman, closer for the Boston Red Sox, expressed confidence about his ability to pitch soon after experiencing a back spasm during the eighth inning of a recent game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. With a notable decrease in his fastball velocity, he was visited by manager Alex Cora and a trainer. Chapman recorded a strong season performance, with a 1.30 ERA and 18 saves, saying he aims to reach 400 career saves after passing 350 earlier in July.
Aroldis Chapman, the closer for the Boston Red Sox, reported experiencing a back spasm during a game, but expects to pitch again soon, stating, "It's just a spasm. It should be gone in a couple of days."
Chapman's fastball velocity decreased, reaching only mid-90 mph, prompting a visit from manager Alex Cora and a trainer during the game against the Dodgers.
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