Matt Chapman Injury News & Updates

Chapman is not in Sunday's lineup against the Rays.

Chapman is hitting .200 with four home runs, five runs, four RBI and one steal in his last 12 games. Santiago Espinal gets the nod at the hot corner in the regular-season finale.

Chapman went 2-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's 11-4 win over the Rays.

The third baseman snapped a 30-game homer drought Thursday and then promptly went yard again the next day, clubbing his 17th long ball of the year in the fifth inning off Erasmo Ramirez. Chapman has still struggled to make a consistent impact since returning from a sprained finger in mid-September -- this was only his second multi-hit performance in 14 games, a stretch in which he's slashing .180/.281/.400 with a 29.8 percent strikeout rate -- but with Toronto needing just one more win (or a Seattle loss) to clinch a wild-card spot, he's finding his power stroke at the right time.

Chapman went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Thursday's victory over the Yankees.

Chapman went yard off Luke Weaver in the fourth inning for his 16th long ball of 2023. However, the homer was Chapman's first since Aug. 4, though he missed two weeks due to injury. The third baseman has struggled down the stretch, going 12-for-82 (.146) with five runs scored and four RBI across his last 23 games.

The Blue Jays reinstated Chapman (finger) from the 10-day injured list Thursday.

A sprained finger forced Chapman onto the injured list Aug. 28, and he'll now return as Toronto's everyday third baseman after making significant progress in his recovery across the past few days. The 30-year-old was in a considerable slump at the plate before getting injured, slashing .197/.256/.276 since the beginning of August. Nathan Lukes was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move.

Chapman (finger) hopes to return later this week, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

He went through a full day of workouts, including making throws in the infield and hitting off a velocity machine. For weeks, he'd only been fielding groundballs, so advancing to making throws is a big step. In the meantime, Cavan Biggio and Santiago Espinal have been platooning at third base.

Chapman (finger) "took ground balls, threw to bases and will hit in the batting cage" Monday, Ethan Diamandas of SI.com reports.

Chapman has now done baseball activities for a few days, and he will repeat Monday's drills Tuesday. The report add that "it's about pain tolerance at this point" for Chapman, but he will not return "until he can comfortably hit" against a high-velocity pitching machine.

Chapman (finger) began hitting and throwing Friday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

Although progress is being made in Chapman's recovery, the 30-year-old remains without a firm timetable for his return -- though he should still be able to play again before the end of the year. Chapman has been on the injured list since Aug. 28 with a sprained right middle finger.

Chapman is still waiting for the swelling and inflammation in his right middle finger to go down before ramping up baseball activities, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Chapman is able to field grounders, but he's not clear to throw yet or swing a bat. He will be re-evaluated when the Blue Jays return home to Toronto on Friday. Presumably, the hope is that he will have made enough progress by then to ramp things up.

Chapman (finger) said Sunday that he's hopeful to resuming swinging a bat and making throws with the baseball this week while the Blue Jays are in Oakland for a three-game series with the Athletics, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

Though Chapman noted that the swelling in his sprained right middle finger has gone down considerably since he landed on the 10-day injured list last Monday, he's still not able to make a fist with his hand. Chapman believes he'll regain more flexibility with the finger in the coming days, in which case he would be able to resume baseball activities. He still may have an outside shot at coming off the IL before next weekend's series with the Royals, though at this stage, Chapman's absence seems likelier to stretch into the following week.

Chapman was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with a right middle finger sprain, Ben Wagner of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Chapman initially suffered the injury two weeks ago in a weightlifting incident and the issue flared up on him in Sunday's loss to the Guardians, necessitating an MRI. He batted just .152 while attempting to play through the injury. Santiago Espinal, Davis Schneider and Cavan Biggio would seem to be candidates to pick up playing time while Chapman is out.

Chapman underwent an MRI on his right middle finger after exiting in the sixth inning of Sunday's 10-7 loss to the Guardians, MLB.com reports.

Toronto lost both starters from the left side of the infield Sunday, as shortstop Bo Bichette left after five innings due to a sore right quadricep. Bichette's removal was described as precautionary, while Chapman's inflamed right middle finger is believed to be more concern since it's an aggravation of a previous injury he suffered two weeks earlier during a weightlifting accident. Chapman ended up missing three consecutive games initially after suffering the injury, but the Blue Jays likely won't have an update on how much time he might miss this time around until the results of his MRI are read. For now, the veteran third baseman can be viewed as day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener versus the Nationals.

Chapman was removed in the bottom of the sixth inning of Sunday's game against the Guardians due to an inflamed right middle finger. He went 0-for-1 with a walk prior to being lifted for a pinch hitter.

As Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star notes, the injury is to the same finger that Chapman pinched two weeks ago during an accident in the weight room. He ended up missing three straight games due to the injury before returning to the lineup Friday and starting in each of the last nine contests while going 5-for-32 with three walks against 14 strikeouts. The likes of Cavan Biggio, Santiago Espinal and Davis Schneider could all be in store for added opportunities in the Toronto infield during the upcoming week if either Chapman or Bo Bichette (quadricep) misses time due to the injury he sustained Sunday.

Chapman (finger) is back in the lineup Friday versus the Reds.

Chapman will start at third base and bat fifth after missing a handful of games due to inflammation in his right middle finger. He's sporting a .796 OPS with 15 home runs and 49 RBI through 116 games (485 plate appearances) this season for Toronto.

Chapman (finger) remains out of the lineup Wednesday against the Phillies.

Chapman hasn't played since Saturday due to inflammation in his right middle finger. Toronto is off Thursday, so the third baseman might be completely held out of action until Friday's series opener in Cincinnati. Santiago Espinal will handle the hot corner and bat eighth Wednesday versus Philly.

Chapman (finger) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Phillies.

The 30-year-old was scratched from Sunday's starting nine due to inflammation in his right middle finger, and he'll sit again Tuesday after Monday's team off day. The Blue Jays have another day off coming Thursday, so it's possible Chapman is also held out for Wednesday's series finale to provide a couple extra days of rest. Santiago Espinal is manning the hot corner and batting eighth Tuesday.

Chapman was scratched from Toronto's lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Cubs due to inflammation in his right middle finger, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.

The severity of Chapman's injury is unclear, but it is apparently enough to keep him out of Sunday's contest. The Blue Jays will take a closer look at him and should offer more information in the near future. Meanwhile, Santiago Espinal will slide over to third base in Chapman's place, and Paul DeJong will enter at shortstop.

Chapman is not in the lineup Tuesday at Cleveland.

Chapman will grab some physical and mental rest after going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Monday's series opener against the Guardians. Santiago Espinal is covering third base and batting eighth for the Blue Jays on Tuesday night.

Chapman went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double and a solo home run in Friday's 7-3 win over the Red Sox.

He capped a five-homer eruption from the Blue Jays offense with a ninth-inning shot off Richard Bleier. Chapman's white-hot start to the season has faded, but he's remained reasonably productive -- in 20 games since the All-Star break, he's slashing .243/.384/.457 with three of his 15 homers on the season.

Chapman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Monday's 6-3 extra-innings win over the Dodgers.

Chapman's eighth-inning blast briefly gave the Blue Jays a 3-2 lead. He snapped a 12-game homer drought, though he was modestly productive by batting .263 (10-for-38) with 10 walks over that span. The third baseman is slugging .462 this season, his highest mark since 2020, but it's coming from an uptick in doubles to offset a relative lack of over-the-fence power. He's at 13 long balls, 43 RBI, 54 runs scored, three stolen bases and 31 doubles through 98 contests overall.

Chapman went 2-for-3 with a homer, a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 7-6 loss to the Red Sox. He also stole a base.

Chapman's two-run blast in the bottom of the eighth brought the Blue Jays back within one run of the Red Sox, though the team's late comeback effort would ultimately fall short. The third baseman reached base three times in the contest and recorded his first multi-RBI game since June 11 against the Twins. It was also the first time in 13 games that Chapman didn't have at least one strikeout.

Chapman went 2-for-3 with a solo homer, a double and two runs scored in Wednesday's victory over Miami.

Chapman led off the second inning with a double, which kick-started a five-run inning for Toronto as they jumped on Sandy Alcantara early. The third baseman then added a leadoff homer in the eighth, his tenth of the season, giving the Blue Jays a late insurance run. It was a nice showing for Chapman, who is still hitting just .206 in June after the two-hit performance, though he has recorded two hits and a walk in back-to-back games now.

Chapman is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game versus the Rangers.

Chapman has appeared in 70 of Toronto's 72 games thus far this season, but the third baseman will get a day off for the series finale against Texas on Sunday. Santiago Espinal will take over at third base and hit seventh while Chapman rests.

Chapman went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in Sunday's win over the Twins.

He took Louie Varland deep in the fifth inning for a two-run shot, helping fuel a Jays comeback from a 6-1 deficit. Chapman has predictably cooled off after his blistering start to the season, and over his last 20 games he's slashing just .194/.277/.417, albeit with four of his nine homers on the year.

Chapman (toe) is hitting fifth and playing third base versus the Astros on Wednesday.

Chapman was unable to play Tuesday after he had an infected ingrown toenail removed Monday. The infielder is back in the middle of the lineup for the second game of a three-game set against Houston, and Santiago Espinal retreats to the bench with Chapman back.

Chapman is not in Tuesday's lineup after having an infected ingrown toenail removed Monday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Ouch. While the experience was no doubt painful, Chapman figures to be ready to return to action Wednesday following a little rest. Santiago Espinal is at third base Tuesday.

Chapman is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Astros.

It looks to be a rare day off for the third baseman. Santiago Espinal will handle the hot corner while Chapman grabs a seat.

Chapman went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk during Thursday's 3-1 win against the Brewers.

Chapman took Freddy Peralta deep during the opening frame and is now 5-for-13 with two doubles, a homer and four runs over his past four contests. The veteran third baseman was named the AL Player of the Month after an explosive April but fell flat in May with a .585 OPS. Overall this year Chapman has a .289/.368/.502 slash line with 21 doubles, eight home runs, two stolen bases, 30 RBI and 30 runs in 56 games.

Chapman went 2-for-5 with a homer, three RBI, two runs scored and a steal in Tuesday's 20-1 victory over the Rays.

Chapman picked up his second stolen base of the year in the fifth inning, matching his total from 2022, before swatting his seventh home run, a two-run shot in the ninth. Chapman has hit safely in four straight games, going 5-for-17 with two homers in that span. He's slashing .302/.382/.522 with 26 runs scored and 27 RBI through 207 plate appearances this season.

Chapman went 1-for-3 with a walk, a home run and two RBI in Sunday's loss to the Orioles.

The third baseman drove a second-inning Dean Kremer sinker that stayed up in the zone over the wall in left-center field to give the Jays an early 1-0 lead. Chapman snapped a 28-game home run drought with the performance, a stretch in which he batted a meager .224 with only five RBI, but on the season he still sports a .301/.381/.514 slash line with six homers, 23 runs and 24 RBI over 46 contests.

Chapman will move up to the cleanup spot for the Blue Jays in Friday's game versus the Yankees, Ben Wagner of Sportsnetreports.

Chapman has been in the cleanup spot some against lefties this season but mostly has batted fifth versus righties. He'll flip-flop with Daulton Varsho on Friday, though, with the Yanks throwing righty Domingo German. Chapman is sporting a blistering .397/.461/.750 slash line with five home runs and 17 RBI.

Chapman went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Astros.

The 29-year-old seems intent on re-defining what it means to have a contract year. Chapman is slashing a blistering .415/.472/.785 through 17 games with nine doubles, five homers, 13 runs and 17 RBI, and his hot streak has him hitting consistently in the heart of Toronto's high-octane offense. His .489 BABIP isn't sustainable, but with Chapman striking out at a career-low 20.8 percent rate and sporting a 100th percentile barrel rate when he makes contact, his production so far can't be written off as purely a small-sample fluke.

Chapman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 9-2 loss against the Astros.

After Houston struck for seven runs in the bottom of the first, Matt Chapman put Toronto on the board with a solo blast in the second, marking his fourth homer of the season. However, the third baseman proceeded to strike out in each of his next three plate appearances. After totaling 23 hits and 15 RBI in his first 12 games, Chapman has just two hits and one RBI over his past four starts.

Chapman (illness) is back in the lineup Friday against the Rays.

Chapman will start at third base and bat fifth versus the undefeated Rays and right-hander Drew Rasmussen after being scratched from the Blue Jays' lineup Thursday due to an illness. He boasts a ridiculous .489/.538/.851 batting line with three home runs and 15 RBI through 12 games this season.

Chapman (illness) is hoping to return to the lineup Friday against the Rays, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Chapman was scratched from Thursday's loss against the Tigers due to an illness. After the game, manager John Schneider said he hopes that Chapman can return to the lineup Friday. That leaves his status relatively unclear, though it's positive that the third baseman wasn't immediately ruled out for an additional contest.

Chapman was removed from Thursday's lineup due to an illness.

Chapman's illness will put Santiago Espinal in to start at third base and bat eighth Thursday. Chapman should be considered day-to-day for the time being.

Chapman went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Tigers.

The third baseman continues his assault on big-league pitching, reeling off his third straight multi-hit performance and seventh in 11 games to begin the season. Chapman's fourth-inning homer off Matt Manning (foot) was his third of the season, and his AL-leading .477 batting average (21-for-44) also comes with seven doubles, nine runs and 15 RBI.

Chapman went 3-for-5 with a grand slam, a walk, five total RBI and a stolen base during Sunday's 12-11 win over the Angels in 10 innings.

The third baseman helped Toronto overcome a six-run deficit with his first career grand slam during the sixth inning, and he followed up with an RBI single in the seventh. It's already Chapman's fourth three-hit effort of the season through 10 games, and he's hitting .475 and is tied for the league lead with 14 RBI.

Chapman went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a double and a walk in a loss to the Angels on Saturday.

Chapman was the only Blue Jay with multiple extra-base hits in the contest, and his third-inning, two-run homer gave the team an early 4-0 lead. The long ball was his first of the season, but Chapman has been hitting very well through Toronto's first nine contests, racking up eight extra-base hits. He's reached base in each of those games thus far, slashing an impressive .457/.500/.743 over 38 plate appearances.

Chapman went 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Tuesday's win over the Royals.

What a start to the season for the veteran third baseman. Chapman has banged out multiple hits in four of the first five games, batting .579 (11-for-19) with five doubles, three RBI and four runs scored. He's still looking for his first homer, but given how locked in he is at the plate, it seems only a matter of time before he puts one over the fence.

Chapman went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two runs scored and an RBI in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals.

The veteran third baseman has gotten off to a blistering start to 2023, going 6-for-12 during a three-game set in St. Louis. Sunday's doubles were Chapman's first extra-base hits of the year, and he's slugged 27 homers in each of the last two seasons. If he can hit for a respectable batting average as well -- the 29-year-old has batted above .249 only once in his big-league career -- he could prove to be a mid-round fantasy steal.

Chapman went 3-for-5 with an RBI in a 10-9 win over the Cardinals on Opening Day.

Batting seventh in a deep and dangerous Blue Jays lineup, Chapman was one of four Toronto players to rack up multiple hits as part of a 19-hit attack. The veteran third baseman was also caught stealing, but that can be viewed as a positive sign for his fantasy value -- Chapman is an athletic player who had a sprint speed in the 78th percentile last year according to Statcast, but he's never attempted more than five steals in a season or successfully stolen more than three. If MLB's rule changes have encouraged him to use his legs more, he could make a surprising contribution in that category in 2023.

Chapman went 1-for-3 with a double in Friday's split-squad game against the Phillies.

The third baseman seems to have found his timing at the plate, going 6-for-22 (.273) over his last eight games with three doubles and a 2:2 BB:K. Chapman's still looking for his first spring homer, but hitting for power hasn't been an issue for the 29-year-old during his career. With free agency looming next winter, Chapman has plenty of incentive to put together a big 2023 after posting a .757 OPS last year with 27 homers and 76 RBI.

Chapman isn't starting the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Orioles.

Chapman was scheduled to get a day off for Tuesday's matchup before the game was postponed, and he'll instead sit for Wednesday's matinee. Cavan Biggio is starting at the hot corner and batting fifth.

Chapman is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Orioles.

Chapman is one of several Jays regulars to get the day off. Cavan Biggio is starting at third base and hitting fifth.

Chapman went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, three RBI and two additional runs in Tuesday's 18-11 win over the Phillies.

Chapman owns an .821 OPS thus far in September, but a good chunk of his offensive production has come in the last four games. During that span, Chapman has collected four extra-base hits (three home runs, one double) while driving in seven and scoring seven times.

Chapman went 3-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI and three runs scored in Friday's 6-3 win over the Orioles.

The third baseman got the Blue Jays on the board with a solo shot off Jordan Lyles in the second inning, then capped his team's scoring with a two-run blast off Joey Krehbiel in the sixth. Chapman snapped a 25-game homer drought with the performance, but on the season he's got 26 home runs and 71 RBI through 139 games, nearly identical power numbers to 2021.

Chapman will serve as the Blue Jays' designated hitter and No. 6 batter in the first game of Monday's doubleheader with the Orioles.

While George Springer received the day off in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Pirates, Chapman made his third start of the season out of the leadoff spot, going 1-for-5 at the dish. Springer is back in the lineup for the first game of Monday's twin bill, so Chapman predictably moved back down in the order, and he'll likely find himself in the sixth or seventh spot in most games moving forward while all of Toronto's key pieces are at full health. Since the beginning of August, Chapman is hitting just .198 with four home runs, 15 runs, seven RBI and one stolen base in 30 games.

Chapman went 2-for-4 with a walk, a triple, a run scored and an RBI in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Red Sox.

The veteran third baseman put together his first multi-hit effort since Aug. 8 as he continues to underperform his metrics. Chapman is sitting in the 96th percentile in the league in average exit velocity and 94th percentile in barrel rate, but all he has to show for it is a .236/.315/.467 slash line. His numbers have been even worse in August -- .174/.260/.391 through 19 games -- but half his 12 hits on the month have gone for extra bases, including four of his 24 homers on the year.

Chapman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Twins.

Chapman began the Blue Jays' comeback push with his fifth-inning blast. While he ended July hot, the third baseman had gone 0-for-11 to begin August before snapping the skid Friday. He's up to 21 homers, 58 RBI, 57 runs scored, a stolen base, 18 doubles and a .241/.320/.473 slash line through 100 games.

Chapman went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Tigers.

The third baseman gave the Blue Jays an early lead by taking Bryan Garcia deep in the second inning, but the offense quickly ran out of steam. Chapman's gone yard three times in the last two days to extend his hitting streak to eight games, but he's been locked in for longer than that at the plate -- over his last 18 contests, he's slashing a sizzling .385/.467/.815 with eight homers and 18 RBI.

Chapman went 2-for-3 with two home runs, three RBI and a walk in Thursday's 5-3 win against the Tigers.

Chapman gave Toronto its first lead with a two-run shot to left field in the fourth inning, and he tacked on a solo shot in the sixth. The third baseman extended his hitting streak to seven games with the pair of long balls, and he's hitting a robust .520 (13-for-25) with three homers, nine RBI and nine runs over that stretch. Chapman is still batting just .245 on the season, but he's posted a .320 mark through 22 games in July.

Chapman went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two runs scored in Sunday's 8-4 victory over the Red Sox.

Chapman scored on a Raimel Tapia triple in the first inning, then again on a Danny Jansen groundout in the fifth. He also picked up two hits in the game, his fourth multi-hit performance in his last six games. Chapman has gone 11-for-24 during that stretch, raising his batting average from .226 to .237. The third baseman is batting .288 in July after batting .223 from April through June.

Chapman went 3-for-6 with a two-run home run and two additional runs and RBI in Friday's 28-5 win over the Red Sox.

The four RBI and three runs established new season-high marks for Chapman, whose achievements might have drawn more attention had the rest of the Toronto lineup not gone off as well. Toronto scored 25 of its franchise-record 28 runs in the first five innings alone, with the Nos. 6 through 9 hitters -- Lourdes Gurriel, Chapman, Santiago Espinal and Danny Jansen -- crossing home 14 times on the night.

Chapman went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 8-1 win over the Royals.

The third baseman took Carlos Hernandez deep in the fifth inning to blow open what had been a 4-1 game. Chapman has gone yard in back-to-back games and four of his last nine, giving him 15 homers on the season, and he's batting .333 (11-for-33) over that stretch in what could be a sign of things to come -- his .257 xBA and .515 xSLG are well above his actual .226 and .428 marks.

Chapman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's loss to the Royals.

He supplied Toronto's only offense on the night by taking Angel Zerpa deep in the fifth inning. Chapman has gone yard three times in the last eight games, giving him 14 homers on the year, but his .218/.295/.413 slash line through 84 contests continues to limit his fantasy utility.

Chapman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.

Chapman will sit Sunday after posting a .597 OPS and 27.8 percent strikeout rate in his past nine games. Santiago Espinal will shift to the hot corner while Cavan Biggio starts at second base.

Chapman went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Wednesday's victory over the Athletics.

Chapman walked in the fifth inning before he later took James Kaprielian deep for a solo shot in the seventh frame. He also added a single in his final at-bat in the ninth. The homer was his 13th of the season and he has now gone deep in back-to-back games. Chapman came into Tuesday's contest in the midst of an 0-for-16 stretch from the plate, but he went 5-for-7 with two homers and three RBI in the final two games of the series to snap out of the cold spell.

Chapman went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Athletics.

Chapman tied the game at 2-2 with his second-inning blast. The third baseman was ice cold to begin July, with his long ball snapping an 0-for-16 skid. He's now batting .220/.293/.407 with 12 homers, 39 RBI, 41 runs scored and 14 doubles through 300 plate appearances in his first year with the Blue Jays.

Chapman is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Tampa Bay.

An 0-for-3 showing in Thursday's series opener has Chapman hitting .231 with a pair of home runs and eight RBI in his last 10 games. Santiago Espinal starts at third base while Cavan Biggio plays second.

Chapman went 3-for-4 with a double, a solo homer and two total runs scored in Saturday's loss to the Brewers.

Chapman launched a solo shot in the fifth inning to put the Jays on the board and later came around to score on a Lourdes Gurriel single in the ninth. The third baseman now has at least one hit in each of his last three games, raising his batting average to .224. His home run Saturday was his tenth of the season.

Chapman (wrist) is starting Friday's game against the Yankees.

Chapman was held out of Thursday's lineup due to a wrist injury and underwent an MRI that revealed some inflammation. However, he'll be able to play through the issue and is starting at the hot corner and batting sixth Friday.

Chapman is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Orioles due to recurring right wrist soreness, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

The wrist issue kept him out for three straight games before he returned to the lineup Tuesday and slugged home runs in consecutive starts. At this stage, manager Charlie Montoyo said the Blue Jays aren't sure on the extent of Chapman's setback, so he should be viewed as day-to-day heading into the team's weekend series with the Yankees. Santiago Espinal will replace Chapman at third base in Thursday's series finale with Baltimore.

Chapman went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesdays' 7-6 extra-inning win over the Orioles.

Chapman went deep in the third inning off Orioles starter Bruce Zimmermann. This was Chapman's second homer in as many games since he missed three contests due to wrist soreness. He's gone 12-for-38 (.316) in 10 games in June, lifting his season numbers up to a .223 batting average, .708 OPS, nine homers, 27 RBI, 30 runs scored and nine doubles through 58 games. His OPS hadn't been over .700 since May 4.

Chapman went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Orioles.

Making his return from a three-game absence due to a sore wrist, Chapman appeared to be fully healthy when he deposited a Jordan Lyles slider into the left-field seats in the fourth inning for his eighth homer of the year. The third baseman has had an unproductive start to his Blue Jays tenure, but advanced metrics -- including a 92nd percentile AEV and 93rd percentile hard hit rate -- suggest he has been mostly unlucky, and his .324/.410/.559 slash line through nine games in June is a strong sign that luck is beginning to turn.

Chapman (wrist) is starting at third base and hitting seventh Tuesday against the Orioles.

He missed a few games with a sore wrist but is back as expected Tuesday. Chapman is hitting .271/.370/.371 with one home run, four doubles and 17 strikeouts over his last 20 games.

Chapman (wrist) took part in batting practice Monday and is expected to return to the starting lineup Tuesday against Baltimore, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.

Mitchell noted that Chapman looked strong during his session of batting practice, and he also stated that the third baseman will likely be available to pinch hit Monday evening if called upon. Confirmation of Chapman's return to the starting nine should come closer to first pitch Tuesday.

Chapman (wrist) isn't starting Monday against the Orioles.

Chapman will be out of the lineup for a third consecutive game due to wrist soreness. However, he said Sunday that he hoped to return to the lineup Monday or Tuesday, so he should remain day-to-day for now. Santiago Espinal is shifting to the hot corner while Cavan Biggio starts at second base once again.

Chapman (wrist) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Tigers.

Chapman didn't play Saturday due to wrist soreness, an issue that is still bothering him. Stantiago Espinal moves to third base while Cavan Biggio starts at second base.

Chapman is dealing with wrist soreness, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

The injury seemingly explains both why Chapman wasn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Tigers and why he wasn't available to pinch hit with his side trailing in the ninth inning. As long as his diagnosis remains nothing worse than soreness, Chapman probably won't miss too many more games, but it's unclear whether or not he'll return to the lineup for Sunday's series finale.

Chapman went 3-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs scored in Sunday's 8-6 loss to Minnesota.

Chapman hammered a solo shot in the seventh inning and scored a second run on Santiago Espinal's homer in the ninth. His 415-foot blast ended a 15-game homerless drought; he hit .245 with just four RBI during that span. On the year, Chapman is now slashing .215/.307/.373 with 14 extra-base hits through 52 contests.

Chapman isn't starting Friday's game against the Twins.

Chapman is in the midst of a six-game hitting streak in which he's hit .350 with a double, six runs and three RBI. Santiago Espinal will shift to the hot corner while Cavan Biggio starts at second base.

Chapman will start at third base and bat fifth in Sunday's game against the Angels.

After going 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run in Saturday's 6-5 win, Chapman will climb from the No. 7 spot in the order to fifth. Chapman's rise up the lineup corresponds with Vladimir Guerrero (wrist) and Teoscar Hernandez (rest day) taking a seat Sunday, so Chapman may still find himself in a bottom-third spot in the order in spite of Saturday's strong day at the plate.

Chapman is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels.

Chapman started the past 37 games and will receive a day off while hitting .194 over his last 10 contests. Santiago Espinal will move to the hot corner with Cavan Biggio manning second base.

Chapman went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk in Wednesday's win over the Yankees.

Chapman took Nestor Cortes deep in the bottom of the second inning, giving the Blue Jays a 1-0 lead. The homer was his fifth of the season and he now has 14 RBI. In his first season with the Blue Jays, Chapman has struggled to a .220/.290/.429 slash over 91 at-bats.

Chapman went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer and two runs scored in Friday's 11-7 loss to the Astros.

Chapman singled and scored on a Raimel Tapia double in the second inning. He then knocked his fourth homer of the year off of Phil Maton in the seventh. The slugging third baseman is slashing .231/.286/.436 with eight extra-base hits through 21 games as a Blue Jay.

Chapman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 6-2 win over the Red Sox.

The third baseman crushed a Nathan Eovaldi offering over the fence in left-center field in the seventh inning. Chapman's .246/.303/.443 slash line through 17 games comes with three homers and 10 RBI, and while on the surface his numbers don't look too different from his last couple years in Oakland, there are signs of improvement -- his 25.8 percent strikeout rate would be his best mark since 2019 if he can keep it up.

Chapman went 3-for-4 with an RBI during Thursday's 3-2 win over the Red Sox.

Chapman hit a two-out double in his first plate appearance during the second inning but couldn't come around to score as Cavan Biggio rolled over to second to end the inning. After grounding out to third in his second at-bat, Chapman came up with runners on first and second and recorded an RBI after a pop up over first base fell in for a single. The third baseman came on with a runner on again in the eighth, but Lourdes Gurriel was thrown out at third after Chapman hit a single to left field. Through 13 games, Chapman has eight RBI and and three multi-hit games.

Chapman went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 7-5 loss to the A's.

He took Domingo Acevedo deep in the sixth inning, kicking off a Toronto rally from a 5-2 deficit, but Oakland regained the lead in the ninth. Chapman has had a sluggish start to his stint with the Blue Jays, going 6-for-27 (.222) through nine games, but the third baseman does have two homers and six RBI.

Chapman isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees.

Chapman started in each of the first six games of the season and hit .190 with a homer, a double, four RBI and two walks. Santiago Espinal will take his place at the hot corner while Cavan Biggio starts at second base Thursday.

Chapman went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Sunday's loss to the Rangers.

Chapman followed George Springer's first-inning homer with a long ball of his own off Spencer Howard. His elite defense at third base will keep him in the lineup on an everyday basis, but if the first three games are any indication, the strikeouts aren't going anywhere.

Chapman (forearm) will bat fifth and play third base Friday against the Tigers, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Chapman left Tuesday's game against the Yankees with a left forearm laceration after getting spiked on a play at third base. The cut didn't require stitches, so it's no surprise to see him back in action three days later.

The Blue Jays announced that Chapman was removed from Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees due to a left forearm laceration, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

Chapman won't require stitches to seal the wound, so he could have a shot at playing in the Blue Jays' next game Wednesday against the Phillies if the laceration doesn't present too much discomfort for him at the plate or in the field. The 28-year-old, who signed a two-year, $25 million deal with the Blue Jays earlier Tuesday to avoid arbitration, suffered the cut when he took a spike to the forearm during a play at third base.

Chapman exited Tuesday's game against the Yankees with an apparent left hand injury, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

The injury occurred on an attempted steal of third base. Chapman appeared to be bleeding as he walked off the field, indicating that he'd seemingly been spiked in the hand during the play. He was smiling and laughing with the training staff as he exited, so there's hope that he isn't dealing with any long-term injury.

Chapman agreed Tuesday with the Blue Jays on a two-year, $25 million contract extension, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

The deal buys out Chapman's final two years of arbitration and keeps him on track to reach free agency following the 2023 campaign. The Blue Jays will likely wait and see how Chapman fares during his first season in Toronto before potentially revisiting signing him to a longer-term extension next spring.

Chapman went 1-for-2 with a walk and a two-run home run in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates.

He crushed a Bryse Wilson offering deep to left field in the third inning for his first homer of the spring. Chapman is coming off a rough final stretch at the plate with Oakland, posting sky-high strikeout rates and feeble batting averages over the last two seasons in the aftermath of a hip injury, but his elite defense at third base will still an asset for the Blue Jays even if he never regains the form that saw him slash .263/.348/.507 over 301 games in 2018-19 for the A's.

The Blue Jays acquired Chapman from the Athletics on Wednesday in exchange for right-handed starter Gunnar Hoglund (elbow), shortstop Kevin Smith, left-handed starter Zach Logue and lefty reliever Kirby Snead, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

The rebuilding Athletics shipped out both of their star corner infielders just two days apart, as first baseman Matt Olson was moved to Atlanta earlier this week before Chapman was sent to Toronto. With the Blue Jays, Chapman will provide elite defense at the hot corner, and he'll also be tasked with replacing some of the production at the plate that the team lost with Marcus Semien's departure for the Rangers in free agency. Since he broke out with career-high marks in home runs (36), RBI (91) and runs (102) in 2019, Chapman's offensive outputs have been trending down while his strikeout rate has spiked considerably, but the move to a friendlier home park and a star-studded Toronto lineup should help his numbers recover to some degree.

Chapman is being traded from the Athletics to the Blue Jays in exchange for an unspecified prospect haul on Wednesday, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.

Toronto had a big hole at the hot corner, and Chapman is one of the best defensive players in all of baseball, so it's an excellent real-life acquisition. Chapman, 28, has hit .230/.323/.466 over the past three seasons, but his strikeout rate spiked to 35.5% in 2020 and was 32.5% in 2021. He gets a slight upgrade in home park for right-handed hitters and a massive lineup upgrade.

Chapman is on the bench for Sunday's game against the Astros, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Barring an appearance off the bench, Chapman finishes the season slashing .210/.314/.403 with 27 home runs and 72 RBI. Chad Pinder is starting at third base and batting cleanup Sunday.

Chapman will sit for Friday's game against Houston.

Chapman has failed to meet expectations at the plate this season, posting a career-low .718 OPS, and he's been particularly poor recently, recording just one hit and 13 strikeouts across his last seven games. He'll sit Friday, with Josh Harrison taking over at the hot corner.

Chapman went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk in Wednesday's loss to the Mariners.

Oakland managed only four hits in the contest, with Chapman's fifth-inning solo blast accounting for the team's lone run. He was the only Athletics batter to reach base more than once in the loss. Chapman has four homers through 16 games in September, but he is batting a meager .192 this month

Chapman went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run, a walk and a strikeout in 3-2 win over the Angels on Sunday.

Chapman doubled in the second inning, homered in the fourth and walked in the 10th to reach base three times for the second time this weekend. Despite a slow September thus far, Chapman had a strong series against Los Angeles, going 4-for-11 with three walks.

Chapman (lower leg) went 1-for-3 with two walks and a run in a win over the Angels on Friday.

After having missed the last four games with lower-leg soreness stemming from an errant foul ball last Saturday, Chapman was back in the starting nine. The slugging third baseman had been in a 1-for-17, six-game funk prior to his string of absences, so perhaps Friday's productive showing will help ignite a more fruitful stretch at the plate.

Chapman (lower leg) is back in the starting lineup Friday against the Angels.

Chapman missed the last four games after fouling a ball off his lower leg in Saturday's loss to Texas. The third baseman appears to feel better as he'll bat sixth during the series opener in Anaheim. With Chapman back in the fold, Josh Harrison shifts to shortstop to give Elvis Andrus a breather.

Chapman (lower leg) isn't starting Thursday's game against the Royals.

Chapman hasn't appeared in any of the last three games as he continues to recover after he fouled a ball off his left foot/shin area Saturday. Whether he's available off the bench remains to be seen, but Josh Harrison will start at third base while Chad Pinder enters the lineup in right field.

Chapman (lower leg) isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Royals, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Chapman fouled a ball off his shin/ankle area Saturday and will be out of the lineup for a third straight game as a result. The third baseman was feeling slightly better Tuesday but wasn't available, and it's not yet clear whether he could appear as a pinch hitter Wednesday. Josh Harrison will shift to third base while Seth Brown enters the lineup in left field.

Manager Bob Melvin said that Chapman (lower leg) is feeling "a little better" but is not available Tuesday against the Royals, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Chapman is set to miss his second game in a row after fouling a ball off his shin/ankle area Saturday. Despite seeing some improvement, Melvin said that the third baseman is "still kind of locked up and not moving around really well." His status appears to still be a day-to-day situation, and Josh Harrison figures to be the main answer at third base until he's able to return.

Chapman (lower leg) is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against Kansas City, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Chapman exited Saturday's loss to Texas after fouling a ball off his left foot/shin area. Despite X-rays coming back negative, the third baseman is absent from the starting nine for the second game in a row. It's not yet clear if he could be an option off the bench Tuesday, and he can be considered day-to-day until further update is given. Josh Harrison will start at the hot corner again Tuesday.

Chapman (lower leg) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Chapman exited Saturday's game after fouling a ball off his shin and, despite negative X-ray results, isn't good to go for the series finale. He should be considered day-to-day with a chance of returning Tuesday after Oakland's day off. Josh Harrison is playing third base Sunday, with Tony Kemp moving to second base.

Chapman exited Saturday's loss to the Rangers after he fouled a ball off his left foot/shin area, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Chapman underwent an X-ray that came back negative after he exited Saturday's matchup, but manager Bob Melvin said that the third baseman is unlikely to play in Sunday's series finale. The 28-year-old went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts prior to his early departure.

Chapman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the White Sox.

Chapman's second-inning blast off Dallas Keuchel staked the Athletics to an early 1-0 lead, and starting pitcher Frankie Montas (one run allowed over seven innings) did his part to ensure Oakland led from wire to wire. Now up to 25 home runs on the campaign, Chapman has more or less met fantasy managers' expectations for him in the power department, but his totals of 70 runs and 68 RBI are somewhat disappointing after he recorded 102 and 91 in those respective categories during his last full season in 2019.

Chapman went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Saturday's 10-8 loss to Toronto.

The third baseman continues to tee off lately, with 10 homers in his last 19 games compared to 14 in his first 112 contests this year. Chapman's .225 batting average won't turn many heads, but he's posted a reasonable .743 OPS with 67 RBI, 69 runs scored and three stolen bases through 541 plate appearances. If he can finish the year strong, it'll help offset a rather rough first four months.

Chapman enters Friday's series opener against the Blue Jays having posted a .268/.359/.750 slash line with nine home runs over his last 17 games.

The Gold Glove third baseman's power surge since mid-August has been remarkable, with his two-homer, three-RBI effort versus the Tigers on Tuesday particularly standing out. Chapman has still struck out at a bloated 31.3 percent clip during the 17-game span, which is right in line with his 31.6 percent season figure; however, his massive 42.9 percent HR/FB rate within the sample completely dwarfs his 15.5 percent year-long metric in that category and goes a long way toward explaining his highly fantasy-friendly stretch.

Chapman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a win over the Yankees on Saturday.

The third baseman's 403-foot shot to center field in the fourth inning proved to be the difference in the contest after Aaron Judge got the Yankees to within one with a two-run blast of his own in the ninth inning. Chapman has now homered twice in the past three games, and he's left the yard a total of seven times in August while posting an impressive .273/.407/.606 slash line across 81 plate appearances (21 games).

Chapman went 2-for-2 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and two walks as Oakland fell 7-6 to the Yankees on Thursday.

Chapman launched his 20th home run to lead off the third inning, walked with the bases load in the fourth, singled in the sixth and waked in the eighth to reach base four times for only the second time all season. While the third baseman's 2021 has been a disappointment thus far, Chapman has turned things around in August with a .269/.402/.552 slash line in 20 games.

Chapman (foot) will bat sixth and play third base Tuesday against the Mariners.

Chapman was scratched from the lineup for Monday's contest with a bruised left foot, but the issue evidently wasn't a particularly serious one. He hit .429 with five homers over a recent nine-game stretch before going hitless in his last two games.

Chapman has been scratched from Monday's lineup against the Mariners due to a left foot contusion, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Chapman recently underwent X-rays and was diagnosed with a bruised left foot. He'll be considered day-to-day until further notice. Josh Harrison will take Chapman's place at the hot corner as a result Monday evening.

Chapman isn't starting Saturday agains the Giants, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Chapman has displayed plenty of power recently, as he went 9-for-24 with five homers and six runs across the last seven games. However, he'll get a rare day off Saturday with Josh Harrison shifting to the hot corner while Tony Kemp starts at second base.

Chapman went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Thursday against the White Sox.

Chapman took Dylan Cease yard in the sixth inning for his 19th homer of the season. He's been on a power surge of late, as he's delivered five home runs across his last six games. Also in that span, he's produced five RBI and six runs scored. Despite that strong run, Chapman is still hitting just .226/.320/.405 -- good for a 105 wRC+ -- with 57 RBI and 62 runs scored across 490 plate appearances on the season.

Chapman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 5-2 loss to the White Sox.

He got the A's on the board by taking Dallas Keuchel deep in the second inning. Chapman's bat has come alive as he's launched four homers in the last three games, giving him 18 on the season, and he's slashing .283/.411/.565 through 13 contests in August.

Chapman went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs in Saturday's 8-3 win over Texas.

Chapman, who hadn't homered since July 30, took Jordan Lyles deep twice in this one, first giving Oakland a 2-1 lead in the second inning, and then making it a 5-3 game in the seventh. The homers were Nos. 15 and 16 of the season for Chapman, who has had a tough year offensively, slashing just .218/.316/.382 in 472 plate appearances. He's 7-for-22 (.318) with a 9:7 BB:K over the last week, however, so perhaps he's finally starting to find his way out of it.

Chapman went 2-for-5 with a two-run double and a run in a win over the Rangers on Saturday.

Chapman's third-inning two-bagger extended the Athletics' lead to 6-2 and gave him a rare taste of offensive success in the second half of the season. The Gold Glove third baseman is still hitting just .164 in 19 games since the All-Star break, and Saturday's double was only his fourth extra-base hit over that span.

Chapman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Friday in a 2-0 victory versus the Angels.

Chapman gave Oakland an insurance run with his solo shot to center field in the eighth inning. The long ball was his third in his past seven games and 14th overall this season. Chapman has slashed a disappointing .219/.310/.382 in 2021, and he is hitting only .188 with a 35.5 percent strikeout rate in July.

Chapman went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and two additional runs scored in Wednesday's win over the Padres.

Chapman made his presence felt in the very first inning, with a three-run blast that set the tone for Oakland's offense. The third baseman isn't having a strong year since he's only hitting .221, but he seems to be turning things around of late. He has hit safely in all but one of his last six contests while homering twice in that span.

Chapman went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Mariners.

Chapman led off the third inning with a solo shot off Yusei Kikuchi, his first home run since June 29. The long ball was just Chapman's third hit over his last nine games, as he's been slumping pretty hard with a .180/.265/.246 slash line in July. The 28-year-old third baseman hasn't possessed the same power when he combined for 60 homers over the 2018 and 2019 seasons which tremendously hurts his value considering he hasn't hit well for average over most of his career.

Chapman went 2-for-4 with a double and a run in a loss to the Rangers on Friday.

The hot-hitting third baseman extended his on-base streak to an impressive 24 games with Friday's multi-hit effort, his second such tally in the last five games. Chapman is hitting .364 (8-for-22) over that span, although Friday's two-bagger was his first extra-base hit in the sample.

Chapman (illness) is starting Thursday's game against the Astros.

Chapman missed Wednesday's game while battling a stomach flu, but he'll start at third base and bat fifth in Thursday's series finale. The 28-year-old has gone 5-for-14 with a run and three strikeouts across his last three appearances.

Chapman is resting Wednesday due to a stomach flue, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Manager Bob Melvin said Chapman, dealing with dehydration, was briefly at the hospital before being released. Further updates should hint at whether the 28-year-old will return to the hot corner for Thursday's series finale in Houston.

Chapman isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Astros.

Chapman had recorded hits in each of the last three contests, and he went 5-for-14 with a run and three strikeouts during that time. He'll get a rare day off while Chad Pinder starts at the hot corner and bats ninth.

Chapman went 3-for-6 with a run in an extra-innings win over the Red Sox on Saturday.

All the knocks were singles, but they served to extend his impressive on-base streak to 20 games. Chapman has four doubles, a triple, six home runs and 18 RBI over that stretch, leading to a .304/.378/.608 slash line across 90 plate appearances.

Chapman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Rangers on Tuesday.

The power-hitting third baseman belted a 420-foot shot to left in the first inning, giving the Athletics a 1-0 lead two batters into their first frame. Chapman remains in the midst of an excellent stretch at the plate, as he now owns a 16-game hitting streak during which he's produced a .323 average, 1.067 OPS, 11 extra-base hits (four doubles, one triple, six home runs) and 18 RBI across 72 plate appearances.

Chapman went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's win over San Francisco.

Chapman made his presence felt early, as his two-run single in the top of the first inning set the tone for Oakland offensively. More importantly, the star third baseman pushed his hitting streak to 15 games and has been seeing the ball extremely well over the last few weeks. Despite hitting just .230 on the season. Chapman owns a .284 average across 88 at-bats this month.

Chapman went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, an additional RBI and a walk in a 6-5 loss against San Francisco on Saturday.

Chapman took reliever Zack Littell deep to left in the seventh and recorded an RBI sacrifice fly in the tenth to account for Oakland's final three runs. The homer made it 14 straight games with a hit for the third baseman though he has just a single hit in each of the last 12 games. During the stretch, Chapman is 18-for-56 and has increased his average from .201 to .226.

Chapman went 1-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and a walk in the 13-6 win over the Rangers on Tuesday.

Chapman slammed a two-run home run off Taylor Hearn in the first inning to get the offense rolling. He knocked in a third run in the following frame on a groundout. The third baseman has four long balls in his last nine games. For the season, he is slashing .226/.328/.399 with nine home runs, 35 RBI and 33 runs in 296 plate appearances. He rides a current 10-game hitting streak.

Chapman is not in the lineup Monday against the Rangers.

Chapman started the past 23 contests and will receive a breather Monday while in the midst of a nine-game hit streak in which he has gone 13-for-35 (.371 average) with three homers, four doubles, eight RBI and 10 runs. Chad Pinder will take over at the hot corner in the series opener.

Chapman, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and a walk in a loss to the Yankees on Sunday, now has a nine-game hitting streak during which he's hitting .371 (13-for-35) with eight total extra-base hits (four doubles, Sunday's three-bagger and three home runs) and eight RBI.

The slugging third baseman slugged his eighth home run in Saturday's loss to New York and continued squaring up impressively with his third three-bagger of the season Sunday. The surge has lifted the 28-year-old's sagging slash line a bit to .225/.326/.389, and although it remains well below what fantasy managers expect, at least 21 of Chapman's 54 hits have gone for extra bases.

Chapman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Royals.

Chapman slammed a first inning home run off Kris Bubic to get the Athletics on the board early Sunday. The 28-year-old has homered in back-to-back games after failing to hit a long ball since May 5. He is slashing just .221/.321/.374 with seven homers, 29 RBI and 28 runs in 265 plate appearances. It's nice to see him flash his power again after smashing 36 long balls in 2019.

Chapman went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, three total RBI and three runs scored in Saturday's win over the Royals.

Chapman was a key offensive piece for the Athletics on Saturday, blasting his sixth homer of the season in the sixth inning and also ripping his ninth double of the campaign. The star third baseman has hit safely in four of Oakland's last six games and has posted back-to-back multi-hit games. He's hitting .305 across 36 at-bats this month.

Chapman went 3-for-4 with an RBI double, another two-bagger and two runs in a win over the Royals on Friday.

The struggling third baseman led the Athletics in hits on the night with his first multi-hit effort since June 2. Chapman also went without a punchout for only the second time in the last 12 games, but he continues to carry a bloated 32.0 percent strikeout rate for the season that qualifies as the second highest of his career.

Chapman went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run in a win over the Mariners on Wednesday.

The struggling third baseman entered Wednesday's contest having produced an unacceptable .073/.231/.073 and 30.8 percent strikeout rate across the 52 plate appearances covering his previous 13 games. However, Chapman managed to vault his average back over the Mendoza Line with his first multi-hit effort since May 18, the game prior to the beginning of the skid. Despite Wednesday's success, Chapman .205 average and .653 OPS are significantly below his career norms, although he's offered fantasy managers some solace by lacing one-third of his 39 hits for extra bases (six doubles, two triples, five home runs), helping lead to 21 RBI.

Chapman is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Mariners.

Chapman is 1-for-20 over his past six games and will take a seat Tuesday for the second time this season. Chad Pinder will step in at third base for the Athletics.

Chapman went 2-for-4 with an RBI double and another two-bagger in a win over the Astros on Tuesday.

Chapman's two-game, 5-for-8 tear has quickly boosted his average 23 points to .233, and he's also driven in four runs along the way. The third baseman's slugging percentage remains a pedestrian .404 at the moment, but he has contributed 13 extra-base hits (six doubles, two triples, five home runs) and currently boasts a career-high 12.8 percent walk rate that has his OBP at a respectable .331.

Chapman went 3-for-4 with three RBI in Sunday's 7-6 win over Minnesota.

Chapman opened the game's scoring with his RBI single in the second inning. He later plated runs in the fifth and seventh innings on a sacrifice fly and another base knock. The slugging third baseman has just two multi-hit games this month, both coming in his last seven appearances. Chapman is slashing .225/.327/.387 with 18 RBI through 42 games.

Chapman went 3-for-4 with a run in a loss to the Rays on Sunday.

Chapman had the only multi-hit effort of the afternoon for the Athletics in the losing cause. The slugging third baseman hadn't tallied more than one hit in any game since April 29, and he's in a bit of a long-ball slump at the moment with two home runs over the 85 plate appearances covering his last 22 games.

Chapman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Blue Jays on Wednesday.

Chapman's lone hit of the game was a fourth-inning solo homer that tied the game 2-2. The long ball was his fifth this season and first in the month of May. Chapman is off to a slow start this season with a .204/.313/.407 slash line, though he does have five home runs and 14 RBI.

Chapman went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double, two RBI and one run scored Thursday against the Rays.

Chapman was out of the starting lineup for the second game of the team's series against the Rays, but he has gone 4-for-8 in two contests since. His performance Thursday was highlighted by a solo home run in the fourth inning -- his fourth of the season. Overall, Chapman is hitting .184/.298/.391 with 13 RBI and nine runs scored across 104 plate appearances.

Chapman is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Rays.

It's been a rough recent stretch for Chapman, who is 1-for-23 with 11 strikeouts over his last eight games. The one silver lining is that he has a 25 percent walk rate over that stretch. Vimael Machin will start at third base and hit eighth.

Chapman went 0-for-2 with two walks and a run in a win over the Rays on Monday.

The slugging third baseman played some small ball effectively in the victory and came home on Sean Murphy's fourth-inning home run. While the pair of walks at least does something for Chapman's on-base percentage, he's still mired in an eight-game slump during which he's hit .043 (1-for-23) with an RBI, eight total base on balls and two runs. Additionally, while Chapman has three home runs on the season, the most recent came April 16, nine games ago.

Chapman went 1-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs scored in Friday's 3-0 win over Detroit.

Chapman's solo shot in the eighth inning extended Oakland's lead to 3-0. The 27-year-old slugger is slashing .189/.254/.415 with three home runs and nine RBI in 59 plate appearances.

Chapman went 1-for-5 with a two-run double in a win over the Tigers on Thursday.

The slugging third baseman also struck out on three occasions, so while the clutch two-bagger was certainly a highlight, Chapman is still clearly getting his timing down after an injury-shortened 2020. The 27-year-old is slashing just .184/.255/.367 across his first 55 plate appearances, although five of his eight RBI have come within the last three games.

Chapman went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 9-5 win over the Diamondbacks.

Chapman's highlight of the night came in the fifth when he took Madison Bumgarner yard on a first-pitch hanging curveball to extend the lead to 6-2. He would later drive in his second run of the night on a base hit in the ninth as the A's rallied a bit two put the game out of reach for the Diamondbacks. Despite a solid performance at the plate Monday, Chapman has not been seeing the ball very well with a slash line of just .179/.257/.333 with two home runs, five RBI and four runs scored. Monday was the first time all season in which he didn't strike out, as he's mounted a 15:5 K:BB through the first 11 games of the year.

Chapman went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's win over the Dodgers.

Chapman got to Dodgers starter Trevor Bauer with a 426-foot solo shot to center field in the seventh inning and helped send the game into extra innings when he singled and scored in the ninth. It was easily the best game of the year for the star third baseman, who entered the contest batting a paltry .105 with no extra-base hits.

Chapman, who went 1-for-4 with an RBI single in a loss to the Dodgers on Monday, is hitting just .133 (2-for-15) over his first five games.

The slick-fielding third baseman does have hits in back-to-back games, but that pair of singles serve as the only instances in which he's knocked the ball out of the infield, to go along with four walks. Chapman similarly struggled during Cactus League play -- he hit just .179 with 12 strikeouts across 53 plate appearances -- but he at least laced five (two doubles, three home runs) of his seven hits for extra bases.

Chapman, who played his first game of spring in the field Friday, reported no physical setbacks after making a diving stab of a groundball in the second inning, Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com reports.

The two-time Platinum Glove winner looked like he hadn't missed a beat when he dove to his right to snag Kurt Suzuki's grounder, hopped quickly to his feet and cut down the veteran catcher at first with a strong one-hop throw. The sequence held a bit more weight than a run-of-the-mill early spring training play, considering Chapman's offseason hip surgery and how critical his defense is to the Athletics' fortunes. "He really takes pride in it," A's manager Bob Melvin said. "A lot of guys concentrate more on the bat. But defense is his calling card, even though he's a terrific offensive player, too."

Chapman will bat cleanup and play third base Friday against the Angels, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Chapman has only faced slight limitations to start camp as he works his way back from September hip surgery. He's already played in two Cactus League games, though he was limited to designated hitter duties in both. He'll take field with just shy of four weeks remaining until Opening Day, which should leave little doubt that he'll be up to full speed by the start of the regular season.

Chapman could play third base during Friday's Cactus League matchup if he feels good after Wednesday's game, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Chapman will serve as the designated hitter once again during Wednesday's matchup against the Rockies as the team continues to ease him back into action following offseason hip surgery. Assuming he checks out fine after Wednesday's game, he's expected to make his defensive debut after Thursday's off day. The 27-year-old has gone 1-for-3 with a double and one strikeout to begin Cactus League play.

Chapman started at designated hitter and double in three at-bats during Monday's Cactus League win over the Reds.

The Athletics had already announced their intentions of easing Chapman back into his third-base role after offseason hip surgery, so the start at DH wasn't unexpected. The 27-year-old laced a thunderous two-bagger in his final at-bat before calling it an afternoon, and Martin Gallegos of MLB.com notes Chapman is slated to make his defensive debut following Oakland's off day Thursday.

Chapman isn't expected to take the field for the Athletics' first few spring games but will serve as the designated hitter, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Chapman has been fully cleared for workouts to start camp as he works his way back from September hip surgery, but the team will bring him along slowly in game action. Barring setbacks, he'll still have more than enough time to prepare for Opening Day.

Chapman arrived at the Athletics spring training facility Thursday and looked to be in excellent shape while taking grounders from manager Bob Melvin, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. "I hit him some ground balls yesterday and I didn't see anything different," Melvin said during a Zoom call on Friday. "We just gave him a few. I didn't make him go too far, but he's eager. It's going to be more trying to hold him back than trying to get him ready."

Chapman's strong work ethic makes his early arrival -- position players aren't required to report until Monday -- wholly unsurprising, especially when considering the Gold Glove third baseman was likely anxious to perform a status check on his mobility following last year's hip surgery. Not only did the 27-year-old seem to have as good a range as he did pre-surgery according to Melvin, but he also appeared trimmer following an arduous post-op rehab schedule. Melvin noted Friday his biggest concern regarding the extremely diligent Chapman will be tempering the latter's drive to push himself, with part of the likely load management plan involving having him log some at-bats at designated hitter in early Cactus League action.

Chapman, who had hip surgery in September, is not expected to have any restrictions when the Athletics begin full-squad workouts next Monday, Shayna Rubin of The Mercury News reports.

The slugging third baseman recently posted video of his rehab work at Southern California facility ProSport on his personal Instagram account, where Chapman appeared to be pulling a small weighted sled device with his right hip free of any difficulty. The 27-year-old alluded to spending the majority of the last four months working his way back from labrum surgery, which cut short his 2020 season. Chapman managed to churn out a .232/.276/.535 line with 21 extra-base hits (nine doubles, two triples, 10 home runs) across 152 plate appearances despite being incessantly bothered by hip pain, so there is naturally plenty of optimism for a resurgent campaign in 2021.

Chapman agreed to a one-year, $6.49 million deal with the Athletics on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

He underwent surgery to repair a torn right hip labrum in mid-September. Agent Scott Boras said in December that Chapman received clearance for increased activity and should be ready for spring training. That said, it's possible Chapman won't be performing at his very best early in the season as he works his way back.

Agent Scott Boras said Chapman (hip) received clearance for increased activity and and should be ready for the start of spring training, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

The 27-year-old underwent surgery to address a torn right hip labrum in mid-September and was given a four-month recovery, and it appears he's progressing as planned. Chapman had a .232/.276/.353 slash line with 10 home runs, nine doubles and 25 RBI in 37 games last season and is poised to start at the hot corner again for the A's in 2021.

Chapman underwent successful surgery to repair a torn right hip labrum and has a four-month recovery timeline, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

The 27-year-old finished 2020 with a .232/.276/.535 slash line, 10 homers and 25 RBI in 37 games before the hip injury surfaced. If all goes well in his recovery, Chapman should be healthy for the start of spring training in February, though any minor setbacks could bring a delayed arrival to camp. Jake Lamb is likely to see the bulk of the time at third base for the A's since Chad Pinder (hamstring) is also sidelined.

Chapman (hip) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday and will undergo surgery, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Chapman has been sidelined for the past seven games while dealing with right hip tendinitis, and he'll miss the remainder of the season as a result. The 27-year-old had started all but one of the Athletics' games prior to his injury, slashing .232/.276/.535 with 10 home runs and 25 RBI. Whether he'll be ready for spring training in 2021 remains to be seen.

Chapman will sit for the seventh straight game with right hip tendinitis Saturday against Texas.

Chapman still hasn't been placed on the injured list, though if he had been when he first suffered the injury, he'd be eligible to return next Thursday. Given that he's still yet to resume baseball activities and doesn't have a timeline to do so, it's quite possible he won't return before that date. Vimael Machin will serve as the third baseman Saturday.

There are no plans for Chapman (hip) to do any baseball activities in the near future, although the Athletics are maintaining he did not suffer any setbacks, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

A report from John Hickey of SI.com on Tuesday suggested Chapman would start baseball-related activities Wednesday, but the A's are saying that was never the plan. The latest reports suggest Chapman won't be back this weekend, at which point it may make sense for Oakland to place him on the injured list. He suffered a right hip strain Sept. 6. Chad Pinder is starting at third base and batting eighth Thursday.

Chapman (hip) didn't resume baseball activities Wednesday and may not do so Thursday, Alex Coffey of The Athletic reports.

Manager Bob Melvin didn't indicate the 27-year-old suffered a setback with the right hip tendinitis, but something changed as he was previously expected to participate in baseball activities Wednesday. Chapman doesn't have an official timeline for his return but seems likely to be sidelined for at least another couple games.

Chapman (hip) will resume baseball activities Wednesday, John Hickey of SI.com reports.

Chapman is dealing with right hip tendinitis, but he'll test things out Wednesday. He didn't rule out a return by Thursday, but his timetable likely depends on how he feels after participating in baseball activities. Chad Pinder is taking over at third base for Tuesday's matinee.

Chapman was diagnosed with right hip tendonitis Monday but is not expected to head to the injured list, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Chapman suffered the injury, which was originally called a strain, Sunday against San Diego. It remains unclear when exactly he'll return, but that should happen within the next few days. Tommy La Stella will serve as the third baseman Monday, with Tony Kemp starting at second base.

Chapman (hip) is out of the lineup as expected Monday against the Astros.

Chapman isn't expected to return before Wednesday after suffering a hip strain Sunday against the Padres. Whether or not he'll require a trip to the injured list remains to be seen. Tommy La Stella will be the third baseman Monday.

Athletics manager Bob Melvin said in an interview with MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM that he doesn't expect Chapman (hip) to play Monday or in Oakland's doubleheader Tuesday with the Astros.

Oakland hasn't disclosed the results of the MRI that Chapman underwent on the strained right hip he sustained in Sunday's series finale with the Padres, but the injury is apparently considered serious enough to sideline him for the next two days. For now, the Athletics are hopeful a couple days of rest will be enough for Chapman to move past the hip issue, but a stint on the injured list isn't being ruled out for the slick-fielding third baseman. Chad Pinder or Tommy La Stella should serve as the primary replacements at the hot corner until Chapman is deemed ready to go.

Chapman was diagnosed with a right hip strain and will undergo an MRI, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Chapman was forced out of Sunday's contest prior to the fifth inning due to his injury, and the MRI could help to determine the extent of the issue. A better timetable for his return should come into focus once the results of the MRI are known.

Chapman exited Sunday's game against the Padres with an apparent leg injury, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Chapman was replaced defensively to begin the fifth inning, and he appeared to be having his leg looked at by trainers before he was replaced. The nature and severity of the injury aren't yet known, and it's unclear whether his availability will be impacted moving forward.

Chapman went a combined 3-for-6 with a home run and three RBI in Saturday's doubleheader against Houston.

Chapman knocked in both Oakland runs in the matinee and drove in another with a solo shot in the nightcap. The third baseman has 10 homers and 25 RBI on the season while slashing .252/.298/.580.

Chapman (head) is in the lineup for Friday's game against the Astros.

After being struck by a pitch on the helmet in Tuesday's game Chapman was held out of the lineup for the first time all season last time the A's took the field Wednesday. However, he is ready to get back in there for Friday's contest. Chapman will man the hot corner and hit cleanup in Oakland's batting order.

Chapman (head) is expected to start Thursday's game against the Rangers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

The 27-year-old was hit in the helmet by a pitch Tuesday and was a late scratch from Wednesday's lineup, though he still appeared in the contest as a defensive replacement. Chapman didn't suffer a concussion, so the A's were likely just expressing caution with their third baseman.

Chapman was scratched from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers for an undisclosed reason.

Chapman remained in the game after being hit in the helmet by a pitch Tuesday, although the club hasn't confirmed whether his absence Wednesday is related. Vimael Machin will enter the lineup as the third baseman. Whether Chapman misses any additional time remains to be seen.

Chapman went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in a loss to the Angels on Saturday.

Chapman's fourth-inning solo blast was the third baseman's third over the last two games and eighth of August overall. The 25-year-old now has a five-game on-base streak, and he's managed to raise his both his batting average (.188 to .250) and slugging percentage (.375 to .598) significantly since Aug. 2.

Chapman went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three total RBI in Thursday's win over Arizona.

Chapman took Alex Young deep in the first inning with a solo shot, and then he added a two-run blast off reliever Yoan Lopez in the eighth. Chapman ended a spell of eight games without a long ball and he now has eight on the season, to go along with 20 RBI and a .867 OPS in 26 games.

Chapman went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and two runs in a win over the Diamondbacks on Wednesday.

Chapman made his presence felt throughout the contest, crossing the plate with half of the Athletics' four runs on Robbie Grossman's ground-rule double in the first inning and Mark Canha's home run in the third. In the process, the slugging third baseman snapped a very brief 0-for-5 skid that had encompassed his last two games, and he now carries a four-game on-base streak as part of a lopsided .238/.278/.525 season slash.

Chapman went 3-for-5 with two home runs, a triple, six RBI and three runs scored in Monday's loss against the Angels.

Chapman has been on an absolute tear of late and has posted four straight multi-hit performances while going deep in back-to-back-to-back games. The star third baseman has a 1.316 slugging percentage in those four games while racking up four homers, two doubles, one triple and 10 RBI.

Chapman went 2-for-4 with an RBI double and a solo home run in a win over the Astros on Sunday.

Chapman has been busy making up for lost time after opening up August in a 4-for-26 funk. He subsequently went 6-for-14 with two doubles, two homers, four RBI and three runs in the three-game weekend set against the Astros, boosting his average 50 points to .246 in the process. A key has been simply making more consistent contact, as Chapman struck out on only three occasions against Houston after whiffing 10 times over the first six contests of the month.

Chapman went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two RBI during Saturday's 3-1 win over the Astros.

Offense was at a premium for both sides Saturday, but Chapman came through as the run producer for the A's. The 27-year-old has a .230/.277/.443 slash line with three homers, eight runs and six RBI through 61 plate appearances.

Chapman went 0-for-2 with two walks and a run in a win over the Rangers on Thursday.

While Chapman's line isn't exactly going to send fantasy managers' pulses racing, it's at least another sign the slugging third baseman is slowly clawing his way out of the offensive doldrums he entered August with. Chapman's season slash sat at .188/.235/.375 following an 0-for-5 effort against the Mariners in the first game of the month Saturday, but he's subsequently hit safely in four of five contests with a home run, Thursday's pair of walks and four runs. Nevertheless, Chapman still has plenty of room for improvement when it comes to making consistent contact, as he's whiffed seven times during that stretch and carries a career-high 34.5 percent strikeout rate through his first 55 plate appearances.

Chapman went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Rangers.

Chapman lifted his second homer of the year against Rangers starter Lance Lynn in the seventh inning. The third baseman then got aboard with a single and scored on Stephen Piscotty's walk-off grand slam in the ninth. Chapman has posted four RBI and five runs scored with a .222/.255/.422 triple-slash line in 11 games this year, but it appears he's heating up with hits in three straight contests.

Chapman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run to account for the Athletics' only run in a loss to the Rockies on Wednesday.

Chapman's 391-foot shot to left field off German Marquez in the first inning extended an encouraging offensive trend for the third baseman, who'd started the year in a 1-for-12 slump over the first three games. Subsequent to that brief skid, Chapman has hit safely in three straight, and the good wood he's been putting on the ball has now led to two extra-base hits during that span.

Chapman went 3-for-4 with a double, one RBI and one strikeout in Monday's 3-0 win over the Angels.

This was a much-needed breakout day at the plate for the slick-fielding third baseman. He was 1-for-12 through the first three games but is now batting .250 with a .732 OPS.

Chapman is showing some signs of frustration with his future financial outlook, Shayna Rubin of the Marin Independent Journal reports.

Chapman is under team control through 2023, was originally on the books for a modest $623,500 this season (now prorated to $230,926) as per Spotrac and isn't slated for unrestricted free agency until he's 30. That's a frustrating overall outlook for a player that, this year's slow start (1-for-9) over a very modest two-game sample notwithstanding, has arguably outpaced his current compensation with 60 home runs, 159 RBI and a pair of Gold Gloves over his first two full seasons as an everyday player. However, the Athletics, already notorious for a conservative financial approach when it comes to doling out big paydays, could become even more prudent in that regard in light of the significant revenue losses in 2020. Chapman notably stated "it's every player's goal to get to free agency and be able to choose where you go" during a recent appearance on ESPN's Opening Night broadcast of the Dodgers-Giants game, lending credence to the notion he's already playing with his financial future weighing fairly heavily on

Chapman could reach the next level of his development as a hitter by more consistently laying off high or outside pitches, Owen Pointdexter of Forbes reports.

Pointdexter breaks down what the already impressive third baseman could do to further improve, and better pitch selection is one area he identifies as likely critical to Chapman becoming an even more consistent hitter. It's noted Chapman's teammate Mark Canha focused on not swinging at offerings outside the zone last season and posted a breakout year, and that a similar approach by the 26-year-old could lead to both more power and a higher on-base percentage. Pointdexter rightly points out that Chapman has traditionally done only modest damage on high or outside pitches in his career, thereby suggesting that laying off more often doesn't carry much of a risk in terms of missed opportunity.

Chapman was hitting .238 (5-for-21) with three extra-base hits (one double, two home runs), six RBI, six walks and seven runs across 10 Cactus League contests before spring training was suspended.

The slugging third baseman's batting average over the small sample may not be aesthetically pleasing, but Chapman was on base plenty when also factoring in his walks and clearly put good wood on the ball more often than not when hitting safely. Chapman heads into 2020 with massive expectations after generating career highs in home runs (36), RBI (91), walks (73) and runs (102) across 156 games.

Chapman worked on his hitting mechanics throughout the offseason in an effort to improve his performance against elevated fastballs and offspeed pitches, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

At first glance, Chapman's career-high 36 home runs and 91 RBI imply there weren't many flaws with his work in the batter's box. However, the 26-year-old also slumped to a .194 average over his final 58 games of the campaign, which left him with a pedestrian .249 average for the season. Chapman is already an elite defender who's already earned Gold and Platinum Gloves for his work at third base, but he enters spring training with a goal of hitting .300 and reaching the 40-homer mark for the first time in his career.