Overview
- Giants third baseman Matt Chapman left Tuesday’s game in Phoenix after charging a grounder in the sixth inning and grimacing with an abdominal strain.
- The five-time Gold Glove winner is scheduled for an MRI on Wednesday to assess severity after telling reporters the issue had been “hot and cold” for weeks.
- Chapman’s exit forced an in-game reshuffle with Luis Arraez moved to third base and outfielder Jonah Cox covering second while shortstop Willy Adames remains unavailable.
- Chapman carries roughly $100 million remaining on his contract and a full no-trade clause, factors that already limit market options and would become bigger hurdles if he needs IL time.
- A core or abdominal problem can sap rotational power and timing for hitters, so teams and the Giants will be watching the MRI results closely as they weigh short-term lineup fixes and any deadline decisions.