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MLB·INJURY·July 1, 2026 07:42 AM ET

Giants' Matt Chapman to Undergo MRI on Abdominal Strain, IL Stint in Question

Giants may lose Chapman to injury and paternity leave.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 12 min read
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Giants 3B Matt Chapman will undergo an MRI on Wednesday to determine the severity of his abdominal strain and whether an

What happened: San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman is set to undergo an MRI on Wednesday to determine the severity of an abdominal strain and whether an injured-list stint is required. Chapman had already been scheduled to go on paternity leave, with his wife due on July 5 with the couple's first son, Jack. He exited a recent game early after appearing to aggravate the injury on a throw.

Why it matters: The timing compounds a Giants season already dominated by trade speculation, with Chapman among the veterans named as San Francisco weighs a broad sell-off. An injury and potential IL stint could cloud his availability and value ahead of the trade deadline. Losing his production at third base would further thin a lineup that has struggled to score.

By the numbers: The Giants sit at 35-49 on the season, averaging 4.1 runs per game. Chapman's abdominal issue flared in the club's recent series in Arizona, where he was forced out early.

What to watch: Wednesday's MRI results will dictate whether Chapman lands on the injured list, and his upcoming paternity leave around the July 5 due date will sideline him in the near term regardless of the diagnosis.

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