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Matt Chapman Placed on 10-Day IL With Hand Inflammation

An MRI revealed heightened inflammation in his right hand, prompting the Giants to realign their roster.

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Aug 9, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman (26) reacts after striking out against the Washington Nationals in the sixth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images/File photo
San Francisco Giants’ Matt Chapman (26) hits a single against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the ninth inning at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 13, 2025. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco Giants’ Casey Schmitt (10) throws to first base for an out on a hit by San Diego Padres’ Manny Machado (13) in the ninth inning at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)

Overview

  • The Giants moved Chapman to the injured list retroactive to Aug. 13 after an MRI showed increased swelling in his right hand.
  • Chapman received two cortisone shots but has acknowledged that his hand may not fully heal until the offseason.
  • Since returning on July 5, he has hit .200 with a .655 OPS over 31 games while battling lingering discomfort.
  • San Francisco activated starter Landen Roupp from the 15-day IL, recalled right-hander Keaton Winn and placed reliever Ryan Walker on the paternity list.
  • Casey Schmitt will shift from second to third base with Christian Koss and Tyler Fitzgerald providing additional infield support.