Giants place Matt Chapman on IL amid third baseman's struggles
Chapman initially was hurt when he landed awkwardly on his hand while diving back to first base in a game against the Astros on June 8, and he missed 23 games while recovering.
His offensive struggles are notable the past three weeks: He's 1-for-18 with runners in scoring position since July 22 and 3-for-35 in those situations since June 6. This is one reason the team's offense hasn't thrived: Since the start of the 2024 season, the Giants are 53-19 in games in which Chapman drives in at least one run.
The Giants have a natural fill-in at the ready because Casey Schmitt is a more than solid third baseman. With Schmitt at third, Christian Koss got another start at second base Friday.
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Chapman's IL placement freed up a roster spot for Friday starter Landen Roupp, just off the IL after missing three starts with elbow inflammation.
The Giants also added reliever Keaton Winn to the roster Friday. He'll fill in while Ryan Walker is on the paternity list; Walker and his wife, Alexis, were expecting their second child.
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