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Giants' Chapman Out for Season After Surgery
11 Aug
Summary
- Matt Chapman will undergo season-ending surgery for an abdominal strain.
- Catcher Daniel Susac also faces evaluation for a fractured left kneecap.
- Chapman signed a six-year, $151 million contract in September 2024.
San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman will undergo season-ending surgery on Tuesday, August 12, 2026, for an abdominal strain. He was examined by Dr. William C. Meyers in Philadelphia, who confirmed the core muscle injury.
Chapman, who signed a six-year, $151 million contract in September 2024, will remain in Philadelphia for the procedure. This season, the 33-year-old batted .235 with seven home runs and 42 RBIs in 84 games.
In a separate injury update, catcher Daniel Susac is being evaluated after an MRI revealed a fracture of the patella in his left knee. Susac sustained the injury during Sunday's game against Detroit when a foul ball struck his knee. The 25-year-old was a Rule 5 Draft pick in December 2025, then traded to the Giants.
