Chapman is expected to be called up on Tuesday

When we last discussed Cincinnati Reds prospect Aroldis Chapman, he was busy lighting up radar guns to the tune of 105 mph. Wanting some bullpen help for the stretch run, and wanting that bullpen help to be able to throw faster than the top speed of most mid-sized sedans, the Reds are planning on bringing the youngster up on the majors on Tuesday.

At first we thought it was convenient that it was almost September and that the Cuban would be great as a September call-up. Then, a friend reminded us that in order to be eligible for the post-season, he’d need to be called up before the ninth month of the year (we got tired of writing “September.” Too much echo in the paragraph).

Photo Caption: Though Cuban, Chapman is no relation to the Dallas Mavericks owner.

Then we just saw where he doesn’t need to be called up before September because the Reds have guys on the 60-day DL. We didn’t really know that rule, but now we do.

Regardless, who wouldn’t want 105 mph in the bullpen just waiting for the phone to ring?