Chapman headed back to closer role

Published March 23, 2013 12:12pm EDT | Updated January 13, 2015 12:18pm EST

Goodyear, AZ – The Cincinnati Reds have decided to send Aroldis Chapman back to the bullpen.

Chapman had been preparing this spring as a potential option in the Reds' starting rotation, but will instead resume the closer's role.

The lefty fireballer was 5-5 with a 1.51 ERA and 38 saves in 43 opportunities as the closer last season.