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Giants’ Matt Chapman Cleared to Begin Hand Rehab After Los Angeles Evaluation

A team physician approved his removal of a splint next week to kick off controlled hand exercises.

Casey Schmitt of the San Francisco Giants singles during a game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on June 12, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. 
Matt Chapman of the San Francisco Giants on his knees in pain after he was picked off diving back into first base against the Atlanta Braves in the bottom of the eighth inning of a major league baseball game at Oracle Park on June 08, 2025 in San Francisco, California. 
Matt Chapman #26 of the San Francisco Giants celebrates in the dugout after scoring a run during the game at Oracle Park on June 8, 2025 in San Francisco, California. 
San Francisco Giants’ Matt Chapman (26) hits a two-run home run against the San Diego Padres in the sixth inning at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)

Overview

  • Chapman consulted Dr. Steven Shin on Friday and will remain in a splint until starting rehab drills in one week.
  • The five-time Gold Glove winner is expected to miss three to four weeks on the injured list and could return around June 20.
  • Infielder Casey Schmitt has taken over third-base duties and has delivered key hits in the Giants’ recent wins despite a late-game error.
  • Veteran right-hander Justin Verlander is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Saturday at Dodger Stadium as he recovers from pectoral soreness.
  • The Giants opened their series in Los Angeles under national scrutiny over protests of ICE raids and deployment of the National Guard.