Overview

• Chapman jammed his throwing hand sliding back to first base during Sunday’s 4-3 win over the Atlanta Braves and has been sidelined with inflammation.
• X-rays came back negative but Chapman reported stiffness in his index, middle and ring fingers after the injury.
• Infielder Christian Koss was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento to fill the roster vacancy.
• Casey Schmitt, a natural third baseman, is expected to handle the position during Chapman’s absence.
• Before the injury, Chapman was batting .243 with a team-high 12 home runs and an .812 OPS through 65 games and the Giants had won five straight.
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