Aroldis Chapman breaks MLB all-time strikeout record among relievers

Boston Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman broke the MLB all-time strikeout record among relievers on Friday, July 4, 2026, recording his 1,364th career strikeout by striking out Denzer Guzman in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Angels. The milestone broke a tie with Hall of Famer Hoyt Wilhelm, placing Chapman alone atop the career leaderboard. The 38-year-old also earned his 17th save of the season while posting a 2.10 ERA.