The Reds are expected to announce Thursday that pitcher Aroldis Chapman will begin the season as the team’s closer, according to Paul Daugherty of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Chapman, 25, has been preparing as a starter this spring but said his preference was to remain in the bullpen last week. Last season, Chapman had a 1.51 ERA and 1.55 FIP in 71 2/3 relief innings. He had 38 saves. 

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