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Chapman, Cincinnati Reds avoid arbitration with 1-year deal

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (54) throws in the ninth inning for his 29th save of the season, against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on August 31, 2014. UPI/Shelley Lipton
Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (54) throws in the ninth inning for his 29th save of the season, against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on August 31, 2014. UPI/Shelley Lipton | License Photo

The Cincinnati Reds agreed to terms Friday on a one-year contract with left-handed fireballer Aroldis Chapman, avoiding arbitration.

Chapman overcame a scary incident in spring training to record 36 saves last season for the Reds. He missed the first month of the season after being hit in the face by a line drive but still made a third consecutive trip to the All-Star Game while finishing with a 2.00 ERA and 106 strikeouts in 54 appearances.

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The 26-year-old native of Cuba has a career record of 15-16 with 113 saves and a 2.32 ERA in 259 games, all with the Reds.

[SportsNetwork.com]

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