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Aroldis Chapman’s Yankees opt-out decision will be complicated

Aroldis Chapman and Kenley Jansen signed the most lucrative relief contracts ever during the 2016-17 offseason — five-year pacts: $86 million for Chapman, $80 million for Jansen.

No closer has neared those totals since, much to Craig Kimbrel’s frustration.

As part of those deals, Chapman and Jansen both have opt outs after this season and Chapman has positioned himself better to capitalize. Jansen is still a top closer, just no longer historically great. He has faced heart issues that have at times raised questions if he could continue playing and his past two seasons have been his worst; his strikeout rates dropping and his susceptibility to homers rising.