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Discover the top 10 MLB relief pitchers entering the 2026 season. From Mason Miller’s triple-digit heat in San Diego to Aroldis Chapman’s historic resurgence in Boston, see who owns the ninth inning.

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Aug 27, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Aroldis Chapman (44) delivers a pitch during the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory ...