Aroldis Chapman is back in the bullpen for a division-leading team, though he won't initially be the primary closer for the Texas Rangers.
with the Royals in January and can earn another $5 million in performance bonuses as part of the deal after a rough ending to six seasons with New York Yankees.
Asked if he had anything to prove at this point in his career, the seven-time All-Star responded, “No.”He drifted in and out of the closer role late in his tenure with the Yankees. He spent time on the injured list with Achilles tendinitis early last season, then lost the closer job to Clay Holmes. Chapman was on the IL again in August for a leg infection after getting a tattoo before missing a mandatory team workout for the playoffs and being left off the Division Series roster.
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