Chapman was scheduled to earn $11.325 million this season in his final season as an arbitration eligible player .
Chapman was is expected to become one of the most highly sought - after free agents in what is projected as a shallow free agent pitching market this winter .
Chapman was scheduled to earn $11.325 million this season in his final season as an arbitration eligible player and is expected to become one of the most highly sought - after free agents in what is projected as a shallow free agent pitching market this winter .