Giants' Matt Chapman Heads to IL With Ongoing Abdominal Issue
WHO:
NY Post - Matt Chapman, third baseman for the Giants.
MLB.com - Willy Adames, shortstop for the Giants.
MLB.com - Luis Arraez, player who shifted to third base.
MLB.com - Jonah Cox, Giants’ No. 24 prospect.
MLB.com - Tony Vitello, manager of the Giants.
MLB.com - Christian Koss, utility infielder called up.
WHAT:
MLB.com - The Giants defeated the Diamondbacks, 6-4, marking their first win in nine games against Arizona this season and snapping a two-game losing streak.
MLB.com - Heliot Ramos homered and tripled, finishing 2-for-4 with two RBIs in the game.
MLB.com - Trevor McDonald pitched six scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and throwing 90 pitches, 53 for strikes, earning his third win of the season.
MLB.com - The Giants scored three runs in both the fifth and sixth innings during the game.
MLB.com - Chapman underwent an MRI in Arizona, which revealed the abdominal strain.
MLB.com - Chapman is expected to rejoin the team around the All-Star break.
MLB.com - Chapman is hitting .235 with seven home runs and 42 RBIs this season.
MLB.com - Koss has appeared in 86 career games, batting .250 while recording three home runs and 23 RBIs.
NY Post - Matt Chapman was placed on the 10-day injured list with an abdominal strain.
MLB.com - Chapman departed a game against the D-backs early due to a lower abdominal strain.
MLB.com - Chapman has been battling the abdominal ailment since mid-April.
MLB.com - Chapman is set to receive an MRI to determine the extent of his injury.
MLB.com - The Giants are playing without both Chapman and Adames due to injuries.
MLB.com - Arraez made his first appearance at third base since 2022 and collected three hits in the game.
MLB.com - Chapman is expected to go on paternity leave as he and his wife are expecting a baby boy.
WHERE:
NY Post - The events took place in Phoenix.
MLB.com - The game against the D-backs was played at Chase Field.
WHEN:
MLB.com - The Giants will open a three-game set against the Rockies in Colorado on July 5, 2026, and will return home to play Toronto from July 6-8, 2026, and Colorado from July 9-12, 2026, before the All-Star break.
NY Post - Chapman was placed on the injured list on Wednesday.
MLB.com - The MRI for Chapman is scheduled for Wednesday.
MLB.com - The Giants will have an off-day on Thursday before opening a three-game set in Colorado on Friday.
WHY:
MLB.com - Chapman’s abdominal strain flared up significantly during a game when he ran down the first-base line and charged a ball at third base.
HOW:
MLB.com - Manager Tony Vitello stated that Chapman almost assuredly would have been on a plane back to San Francisco to be with his wife, Taylor, for the child's arrival.
MLB.com - Chapman has been treating the abdominal issue to remain on the field, but it has become increasingly tight.
(UPDATED July 2, 2026 06:19 UTC)
The San Francisco Giants secured a much-needed victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks, winning 6-4 and breaking a two-game losing streak while also marking their first win in nine games against Arizona this season. Heliot Ramos had a standout performance, hitting a home run and a triple, finishing the game with two RBIs, while Trevor McDonald pitched six scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and earning his third win of the season. Looking ahead, the Giants will kick off a three-game series against the Rockies in Colorado on July 5, 2026, before returning home to face Toronto from July 6-8, 2026, and Colorado again from July 9-12, 2026, leading up to the All-Star break.
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(UPDATED July 2, 2026 04:22 UTC)
In a recent update, it was revealed that Chapman underwent an MRI in Arizona, which showed he has an abdominal strain, but he is expected to rejoin the team around the All-Star break. This season, Chapman is hitting .235 with seven home runs and 42 RBIs, while Koss has played in 86 career games, batting .250 with three home runs and 23 RBIs. Manager Tony Vitello mentioned that Chapman would likely have been on a plane back to San Francisco to be with his wife, Taylor, for the arrival of their child.
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(UPDATED July 2, 2026 01:43 UTC)
Matt Chapman, the third baseman for the Giants, has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a significant abdominal strain that flared up during a recent game against the D-backs in Phoenix. As a result, Luis Arraez made his first appearance at third base since 2022 and impressively collected three hits in the game, while the Giants are also without shortstop Willy Adames due to injury. Chapman is set to receive an MRI on Wednesday to assess the extent of his injury, and he is also expected to go on paternity leave as he and his wife are anticipating the arrival of their baby boy.