The San Francisco Giants will be without Matt Chapman until at least the All-Star break after placing the veteran third baseman on the Injured List.
The San Francisco Giants will be without one of their cornerstone players for the next couple of weeks after placing third baseman Matt Chapman on the 10-day Injured List with an abdominal strain.
While losing Chapman is another setback for a club already dealing with multiple injuries, the timing softens the impact.
The veteran was already scheduled to leave the team for paternity leave as he and his wife, Taylor, prepare to welcome their child, allowing his recovery period to overlap with his expected absence.
Manager Tony Vitello said Chapman underwent an MRI in Arizona on Wednesday after discomfort that had lingered since mid-April worsened during Tuesday's loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The imaging confirmed the abdominal strain, an injury that likely would have required time away regardless of his family plans.
The Giants anticipate Chapman returning around the All-Star break.
Rare Absence for a Durable Veteran
Chapman has built a reputation as one of baseball's most dependable everyday players throughout his career. Entering his 11th major-league season, the 33-year-old has routinely answered the bell, appearing in at least 140 games in six different campaigns.
Even in 2025, when injuries limited his workload, he still suited up for 128 games.
This season, Chapman has provided steady production despite playing through discomfort, batting .235 with seven home runs and 42 RBIs before landing on the injured list.
His absence leaves a significant hole in both the Giants' lineup and their infield defense.
Christian Koss Gets Another Opportunity
To fill the roster spot, San Francisco recalled infielder Christian Koss from Triple-A Sacramento.
Koss was immediately inserted into Wednesday's lineup against Arizona, marking his first MLB appearance since May 10 and his 11th game with the club this season.
His first stint in the majors this year was brief as he collected just one hit in 14 at-bats. Now he'll receive another opportunity to establish himself while several regulars remain sidelined.
Across 86 career MLB games, Koss owns a .250 batting average with three home runs and 23 RBIs.
Vitello said Koss, along with rookie Jonah Cox, is expected to play an important role in keeping the Giants' infield afloat until several everyday contributors, including Chapman, are healthy enough to return.
The Giants hope the combination of Chapman recovering during his paternity leave and Koss stepping into a larger role will help minimize the impact of another key injury during the stretch run before the All-Star break.
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