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Chapman to Make Rehab Start Friday, Could Return This Weekend

A successful outing in Reno may lead to his activation against the A’s this weekend.

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Injured San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman fields ground balls before a baseball game between the Giants and the Cleveland Guardians in San Francisco, Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
San Francisco Giants’ Matt Chapman (26) throws to first on a ball hit by San Diego Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) in the fifth inning at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Tatis Jr. was safe at first. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco Giants’ Matt Chapman (26) throws to first base for an out on a ball hit by Kansas City Royals right fielder Hunter Renfroe (16) in the second inning at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, May 19, 2025. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)

Overview

  • Matt Chapman is slated for a one-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento River Cats in Reno on Friday.
  • If his right hand responds well, the five-time Gold Glove third baseman could be reinstated for the series opener against the Athletics.
  • Manager Bob Melvin praised Chapman’s recent batting practice at Chase Field, saying he “felt great” and showed no discomfort.
  • To open space on the 40-man roster, the Giants optioned outfielder Daniel Johnson, recalled infielder Sergio Alcántara and designated catcher Logan Porter for assignment.
  • Chapman’s absence has coincided with an 8-12 stretch over 20 games and further tested infield depth after injuries to Casey Schmitt and Christian Koss.