Blue Jays praised for letting Matt Chapman walk after struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 5:11 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays' decision to part ways with Matt Chapman is being viewed positively as his performance with the San Francisco Giants has declined. Chapman, in the second year of his six-year, $151 million contract, has shown inconsistent play and is now on the trade block. The Blue Jays' choices regarding player contracts are coming under scrutiny, particularly in the wake of Chapman’s average performance compared to expectations, reinforcing management's strategy of financial prudence.
- •Matt Chapman’s average performance raises concerns for the Giants.
- •Chapman leads Giants with 3.2 bWAR but has struggled overall.
- •San Francisco Giants reportedly looking to trade Chapman.
- •Toronto's past decisions on player contracts are now viewed favorably.
- •Team management decisions are linked to financial considerations.
- 5:11 AMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays proven right for allowing $151M star to walk who isn’t named Bo Bichette
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