Report: Chapman-to-Dodgers on hold over alleged incident

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UPDATE (8:56 pm PST on Monday): Aroldis Chapman may not be a Dodger after all.

The deal that was to send him to Los Angeles for two prospects is on hold, according to Yahoo Sports.

Monday evening, news broke that Chapman was involved in a domestic incident in October, according to a police report obtained by Yahoo Sports.

In the report, Chapman allegedly got into a dispute with his girlfriend over something she saw on his phone. Chapman reportedly fired a gun eight times in his garage and choked his girlfriend while pushing her into a wall.

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Los Angeles are set to acquire Reds closer Aroldis Chapman in exchange for two prospects, according to multiple reports.

Chapman, a 27-year-old right-hander, is eligible for free agency after next year's World Series. He threw the 62 fastest pitches in the big leagues this year, ranging from 103.92 mph to 102.36 mph, according to Major League Baseball's Statcast computer system.

He joins a bullpen that already has closer Kenley Jansen, who like Chapman is eligible for salary arbitration this winter and can become a free agent next November.

After defecting from Cuba, Chapman spent the last six seasons with the Reds and saved 146 games in 164 chances. He had a 1.63 ERA this year, when he struck out 116 in 66.1 innings.

The Associated Press contributed to this report

 

 

 

 

 

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