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Chapman's Season Ends: Surgery Confirmed, IL Move Official
14 Aug
Summary
- Matt Chapman has officially been moved to the 60-day injured list.
- Chapman will undergo surgery for a sports hernia.
- This marks Chapman's worst MLB season with career-lows.
Matt Chapman's 2026 MLB season has officially concluded. The San Francisco Giants have moved the third baseman to the 60-day injured list, a move that became official during Thursday's off day. This designation confirms that Chapman's season is over, as he is slated to undergo surgery to address a sports hernia.
Chapman's 10th season in Major League Baseball proved to be his worst statistically. He recorded a below-average wRC+ of 95 and hit fewer than 10 home runs for the first time in his career. His fWAR of 1.3 is also the second-lowest of his career, trailing only his mark in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season.
It is suspected that Chapman played through a core muscle injury for much of the season, which likely impacted his performance. Fans are hopeful for his full recovery over the offseason, anticipating a return to his All-Star caliber play by 2027.
