Dodgers Offseason: LA Insider Shuts Down Aroldis Chapman Rumors

The closer position gave the Dodger fits all season long in 2022. It boiled over so much that by the time the postseason came around, the team decided to leave their regular season closer off the roster, altogether. Now Craig Kimbrel is in Philadelphia, and the Dodgers still technically don't have that true closer.

Aroldis Chapman has excelled throughout his career at being a shutdown guy in the ninth inning. At the height of his career, Chapman recorded an ERA as low as 1.01.

Last season, however, Chapman finished with a career-worst 4.46 ERA. Naturally, with the lack of a closer, and the proven abilities of Chapman, the Dodgers were linked to him this week.

However, those initial reports have been shutdown by Dodgers insider Mike DiGiovanna. Not only have reports been denied of the Dodgers offering him a two-year deal, it seems the team has shown no interest in him at all.

Several rumors floating around today about the #Dodgers being interested in veteran closer Aroldis Chapman, one claiming team has offered him a two-year deal. Neither is true. Two sources familiar with team's thinking say LA is not involved in the bidding for the embattled LHP.
— Mike DiGiovanna (@MikeDiGiovanna) January 5, 2023

The Dodgers still have a great bullpen, but no new closer has been addressed with the loss of Kimbrel. Chapman could've been the answer, but it's best the team look elsewhere for help. They may even be best off looking internally, as someone like Daniel Hudson could be a perfect candidate for the role as he returns from a torn ACL.