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Giants Activate Matt Chapman to Reinforce Infield After Hand Inflammation

His return follows a cortisone shot for right-hand inflammation, addressing a defense that has wobbled on the road.

Aug 10, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman (26) hits a single against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images/File photo
San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman looks back at home-plate umpire Ryan Blakney after being called out on strikes during a baseball game on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025 at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif.

Overview

  • San Francisco brought Chapman off the injured list on Saturday for the series in Milwaukee, returning him to third base after a nine-game absence.
  • Versatile infielder Tyler Fitzgerald was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento as the corresponding move after hitting .217/.278/.327 with 70 strikeouts in 72 games.
  • Chapman previously missed 32 games with a right-hand sprain; the Giants are 49-47 when he plays and 12-19 without him, including 2-7 during the latest stretch.
  • His defensive impact remains elite with eight defensive runs saved, ranking third in the NL and keeping him in Gold Glove consideration despite time missed.
  • Before this IL stint he hit .200/.290/.365 over 31 games following an early July return, after posting a .243/.360/.452 line in his first 65 games.