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Fri Mar 2221:10Matt Chapman Crushes Second Homer Of The Spring
San Francisco Giants third basemanMatt Chapmanwent 2-for-4 with a homer in Friday's spring training game against the Chicago Cubs. Chapman's homer brought the Giants within one run in a wild game that ended in a 13-12 Giants victory. He has performed well in spring training for his new team, hitting for a .280 batting average and a .960 OPS in 25 AB. In 2024, ATC projections project Chapman to hit for a .235/.327/.437 slash line with 24 HR and 70 RBI. The home runs and RBI marks would be an improvement from his 2023 season in Toronto. With an ADP of 262.3, Chapman will likely only be a starting corner infielder for deeper leagues for managers willing to gamble on him in the unfriendly offensive environment at Oracle Park.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sat Mar 206:02Matt Chapman Signs Three-Year Deal With The Giants
Free agent third baseman Matt Chapman and the San Francisco Giants agreed on a three-year, $54 million contract on Friday. Chapman's deal includes an opt-out after the first two seasons, and he will make $20 million in 2024, $18 million in 2025, and $16 million in 2026. The 30-year-old has legit power, evidenced by his 56.4% hard-hit percentage and 17.1% barrel rate, ranking in the 98th percentile per Baseball Savant. Overall, Chapman slashed .240/.330/.424 with 17 homers and 54 RBI across 581 plate appearances with the Blue Jays last season. He will join a potentially potent Giants lineup with new acquisitions Jorge Soler and Jung Hoo Lee. Chapman should be in San Francisco's lineup daily and could easily pop 20-plus homers (ATC projects 24) in the heart of the Giants' batting order. However, with the recent signing, fantasy managers shouldn't expect Chapman's NFBC ADP of 275 to jump too much, making him a solid pick at his current ADP in upcoming fantasy drafts.
Source: Jeff Passan of ESPNRotoBaller.com
Tue Feb 2722:35Giants Still A Potential Landing Spot For Matt Chapman
The San Francisco Giants remain in play to sign free-agent third baseman Matt Chapman. Now that outfielder Cody Bellinger has re-signed with the Chicago Cubs, more attention has turned to Chapman as the best available position player on the open market during spring training. MLB Network's Jon Morosi doesn't think there's a better fit out there than the Giants for Chapman. The Giants could use some more pop in their lineup, and Chapman has played under manager Bob Melvin before in Oakland. The 30-year-old is an elite defender at third base and .234/.327/.429 with 44 homers and 130 RBI in his two years in Toronto. Chapman hasn't been a health risk, but his 30% strikeout rate is concerning, and a move to a pitcher-friendly park in San Francisco wouldn't be great from a player that regressed at the plate as the season went on in 2023.
Source: San Francisco Chronicle - Susan SlusserRotoBaller.com
Tue Feb 2000:23Mariners Have Discussed Pursuing Matt Chapman
The Seattle Mariners have already made several moves this offseason but "have discussed the possibility of adding" free-agent third baseman Matt Chapman, per the Seattle Times' Ryan Divish. The 30-year-old had an excellent start to the 2023 season but finished with a .240/.330/.424 slash line and 17 home runs, 66 runs scored, and 54 RBI in 581 plate appearances with the Blue Jays. Even with the down season, Chapman would be both an offensive and defensive upgrade to the team's current options, which include Luis Urias and Josh Rojas. While T-Mobile Park is not great for hitters, it would be a decent landing spot for Chapman from a fantasy perspective given the lineup the team has constructed this offseason.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Fri Jan 2614:47Yankees Showing Interest In Matt Chapman
The New York Yankees are reportedly one of a number of clubs interested in signing free-agent third baseman Matt Chapman. The veteran remains one of the top free agents left on the market and perhaps the best infielder available. The 30-year-old tailed off after a blistering start at the plate in 2023 but still hit 17 home runs and 39 doubles, alongside a 10.7% BB% across 581 plate appearances, production that graded out 10% superior to the league average, as per his 110 wRC+. Of course, he remains an excellent defensive third baseman and boasts significant extra-base power with a career-high of 36 home runs set in the 2019 season. A lucrative multi-year deal is a lock for a player still in his prime.
Source: Fireside YankeesRotoBaller.com
Tue Jan 2315:01Matt Chapman Could Be Fallback Plan For Cubs
If left-handed-hitting outfielder Cody Bellinger signs elsewhere in free agency this offseason, the Chicago Cubs could turn to right-handed-hitting third baseman Matt Chapman while seeking another left-handed bat some other way. Ultimately, the Cubs may want to give the majority of their designated hitter at-bats to Christopher Morel, as they did in 2023. The 30-year-old Chapman took a slight step backward offensively in his second year with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2023 and managed a modest 17 home runs despite finishing second in hard-hit rate with a barrel rate in the 98th percentile. His swing-and-miss issues are also concerning, but Chapman's deficiencies at the plate are offset by his excellent defense at third base.
Source: The Athletic - Ken RosenthalRotoBaller.com
Mon Jan 820:19Giants Make Sense For Matt Chapman
Of the teams that could use free-agent third baseman Matt Chapman, the San Francisco Giants know him as well as anyone. President of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi was with the Oakland Athletics for Chapman's first two seasons, and new manager Bob Melvin was for all five of Chapman's seasons in Oakland. Third base coach Matt Williams, who was with the A's in 2019 and '19, is an admirer of Chapman's. The 30-year-old would help the Giants' shortage of power while also providing an everyday anchor and stability on the left side of the infield. However, he's also just a year younger than Evan Longoria when he arrived in a trade from the Tampa Bay Rays in December of 2017. Longo had an OPS+ just three percent above league average in his five seasons in San Fran. Chapman is a four-time Gold Glover but hit just .205 with a .659 OPS after April 30, although his hard-hit and exit-velocity numbers for 2023 were among the best in MLB, suggesting a bounce-back season could be coming.
Source: The Athletic - Ken RosenthalRotoBaller.com
Fri Nov 17 202318:33Giants Interested In Matt Chapman
The San Francisco Giants are looking for a middle-of-the-order bat this offseason and are interested in free-agent third baseman Matt Chapman. New manager Bob Melvin and Chapman were together with the Oakland Athletics across the bay. The Giants won't have to give up draft-pick compensation to sign Chapman either, as he turned down the Toronto Blue Jays' $20.3 million qualifying offer. The 30-year-old is one of the best defenders in the league at third base, although he wasn't all that spectacular offensively in his second year in Toronto in 2023, slashing .240/.330/.424 with 17 home runs, 54 RBI, 39 doubles, two triples, a career-high four stolen bases and 66 runs scored in 140 games. Chapman's 17 homers were the fewest he's hit in a full season since his rookie year in 2017.
Source: New York Post - Jon HeymanRotoBaller.com
Wed Nov 15 202300:26Matt Chapman Declines Qualifying Offer
Free-agent third baseman Matt Chapman declined the $20.325 million qualifying offer from the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. The 30-year-old was one of seven players who received an offer this offseason, with none of them accepting. Chapman cooled off considerably after a red-hot start offensively in 2023 and finished with a .240/.330/.424 slash line, 17 home runs, 54 RBI, and 66 runs scored in 140 games played. He also continued his career of excellent defense, earning his fourth Gold Glove award. While only three other third basemen have posted higher WAR than Chapman since his first full season in 2018, his high strikeout rates and low batting averages cap his fantasy value somewhat.
Source: Thomas Harrigan - MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Tue Nov 7 202316:20Matt Chapman Receives Qualifying Offer From Toronto
The Toronto Blue Jays officially extended a $20.325 million qualifying offer to third baseman Matt Chapman, ensuring they'll receive draft-pick compensation if he signs elsewhere this offseason. Chapman cooled off considerably after a red-hot start at the plate in 2023 in his second year with the Jays, but he still finished as an above-average hitter with a .240/.330/.424 slash line, 17 home runs, 39 doubles, two triples, 54 RBI, four stolen bases and 66 runs scored in 140 games played. The 30-year-old was also excellent on defense at the hot corner and won a Gold Glove for his work with the leather. Going back to his first full season in the big leagues in 2018, only three third basemen have posted a better WAR than Chapman in Jose Ramirez, Alex Bregman and Nolan Arenado.
Source: MLB.com - Thomas HarriganRotoBaller.com
Mon Nov 6 202321:18Matt Chapman Wins Fourth Gold Glove
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman won his fourth career Gold Glove award in 2023, becoming the second third baseman in Blue Jays history to win the honor (Kelly Gruber in 1990). Chapman led all AL third baseman with 12 defensive runs saved, upping his career total to 92. Also winning Gold Gloves in the American League this year were Texas Rangers first baseman Nathaniel Lowe, Cleveland Guardians second baseman Andres Gimenez, New York Yankees rookie shortstop Anthony Volpe, Rangers catcher Jonah Heim, Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios, Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan, Blue Jays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier, Rangers right fielder ... [More]
Source: MLB.com - Manny RandhawaRotoBaller.com
Wed Oct 4 202314:18Matt Chapman Open To Returning To Blue Jays As A Free Agent
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman is open to returning to the club with his free agency looming following the conclusion of the 2023 World Series. Chapman said he has thoroughly enjoyed his time in Toronto following a departure from Oakland prior to the 2022 season and would certain welcome a return to the Blue Jays. He has been productive on both sides of the ball in a Blue Jays uniform, most recently hitting 17 homers with four stolen bases and a solid .754 OPS across 140 games this season. Additionally, his 39 doubles ranked fourth in the American League and tied for sixth in all of baseball. He is starting at third base and hitting eighth again for Wednesday's must-win Game 2 in Minnesota.
Source: Bob NightengaleRotoBaller.com
Tue Oct 3 202314:19Matt Chapman Hitting Eighth Again Tuesday
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman is hitting out of the eight-hole for the third time in his last four games for Tuesday's Game 1 of the Wild Card round versus the Minnesota Twins and right-hander Pablo Lopez. Two of Chapman's final three regular-season starts came out of the eight-hole, the only two times he has started out of that spot this season. Interestingly, he homered in each of his two starts out of the eight spot this season. While he cooled off significantly following a white-hot April, Chapman still recorded 17 home runs, 39 doubles, four steals, and a healthy .754 OPS across 140 appearances on the season. He is 0-for-3 with a strikeout in his career against Lopez.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Thu Sep 14 202317:24Matt Chapman Reinstated And Starting Thursday
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman (finger) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list on Thursday and is playing third base and batting sixth in the order against the visiting Texas Rangers and right-hander Nathan Eovaldi. Outfielder Nathan Lukes was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. Chapman is back with the team for the first time since going on the injured list on Aug. 28 due to a sprained finger, but he's now back as the team's regular starter at the hot corner. The 30-year-old veteran wasn't swinging the bat well before his injury, so fantasy managers may not want to expect him to return with a flurry of hits. Overall in his second year in Toronto, Chapman has hit .248/.338/.431 with 15 home runs, 36 doubles, a triple, 50 RBI, three steals and 61 runs scored in 520 trips to the plate and 125 games.
Source: Blue Jays TwitterRotoBaller.com
Tue Sep 12 202316:33Blue Jays Hope Matt Chapman Returns Later This Week
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman (finger) is going through a full day of baseball activities on Tuesday, including hitting off a velocity machine. The hope is that he will return from the injured list later this week. When Chapman returns to the big-league roster, he'll return to regular duties at the hot corner, moving Santiago Espinal and Cavan Biggio back to bench roles in Toronto. In his second year with the Jays, Chapman has hit .248/.338/.431 with 15 home runs, 36 doubles, a triple, 50 RBI, three stolen bases and 61 runs scored in 520 trips to the plate and 125 games. He's been slightly disappointing from a power perspective after clubbing 27 home runs each of the previous two seasons in Oakland and Toronto.
Source: Sportsnet.ca - Shi DavidiRotoBaller.com
Sat Sep 9 202300:59Matt Chapman Hits And Throws On Friday
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman (finger) resumed baseball activity and began hitting and throwing on Friday. The 30-year-old has resided on the injured list since Aug. 28 because of a right middle finger sprain and remains with no clear return timeline. Chapman should be stashed wherever possible, but he's been an ordinary fantasy asset after winning April's Player of the Month award. The slugger was slashing .190/.256/.266 with one home run, three doubles, and six RBI in his most recent 22 games (79 at-bats) before going down. Santiago Espinal and Cavan Biggio have split work at the hot corner in Chapman's stead, but the platoon leaves neither deserving of much of much attention in deeper-mixed/AL-only leagues.
Source: Kaitlyn McGrathRotoBaller.com
Mon Aug 28 202315:58Matt Chapman Hits The Injured List
The Toronto Blue Jays placed third baseman Matt Chapman (finger) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a right middle-finger sprain and recalled infielder Ernie Clement from the minors in a corresponding move. Chapman has been dealing with the issue for two weeks after initially hurting it in a weight-room accident. Clement is starting at shortstop and batting eight on Monday against Washington Nationals right-hander Josiah Gray with Bo Bichette (quadriceps) also hurt. Davis Schneider is manning the hot corner and batting leadoff. In addition to Schneider, Santiago Espinal and Cavan Biggio are options at third base while Chapman is on the shelf. Chapman has struggled in August, batting .197 (15-for-76) with a homer, three doubles, six RBI, 29 K's and four runs scored in 21 games (20 starts).
Source: Sportsnet - Ben WagnerRotoBaller.com
Mon Aug 28 202312:28Matt Chapman Undergoes MRI Exam
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman (finger) was scheduled to undergo an MRI exam on Sunday after aggravating his right middle finger in the game against the Cleveland Guardians, according to manager John Schneider. It's an injury that Chapman has been dealing with for the last couple of weeks after he jammed the finger while putting weight back on the rack. The 30-year-old missed three straight games after initially injuring his finger in the weight room, so it wouldn't be a surprise to see him sit out on Monday against the Washington Nationals. For now, fantasy managers should consider the veteran third baseman to be day-to-day. If he misses any time, Santiago Espinal is likely to fill in at the hot corner in Toronto.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sun Aug 27 202316:14Matt Chapman Removed From Sunday's Game
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman exited Sunday against the Cleveland Guardians with right middle finger inflammation. That's two big hits to the Blue Jays' offense and fantasy squads as Bo Bichette also left Sunday's game early. Chapman should be considered day-to-day for now until something more concrete comes out of Toronto
Source: Toronto Blue JaysRotoBaller.com
Fri Aug 18 202316:00Matt Chapman Returns From Finger Injury
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman (finger) is back at third base and is batting fifth in the order on Friday against the Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Brett Kennedy. Chapman missed several games this week due to inflammation in his right middle finger, but he's feeling better and will be back in the lineup on Friday night. He'll try to get going in the month of August, as he's only gone 10-for-44 (.227) with one homer, two doubles, five RBI, 15 strikeouts and three runs scored in 12 games (11 starts) since Aug. 1. The 30-year-old remains attractive in deep-mixed leagues in a potent Toronto lineup, though, and he has 15 home runs, a league-high 35 doubles and 49 RBI in 116 games played.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
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