Giants’ Matt Chapman likely to undergo surgery for hernia and muscle tear
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 2:48 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Matt Chapman, the Giants' third baseman, is facing a probable surgery for a hernia and core muscle tear after being on the injured list for over a month. His struggles in 2026 have left him with a.235 batting average and only seven home runs in 84 games. The Giants are concerned about the timing of this diagnosis, which may end his season prematurely, especially given his significant remaining contract. An update from manager Tony Vitello regarding Chapman is expected soon.
- •Matt Chapman has a hernia and core muscle tear.
- •He may require surgery before the end of the season.
- •Chapman has a.235 batting average this season.
- •The Giants currently hold a 48-67 record in 2026.
- •Updates on Chapman's condition are anticipated from manager Tony Vitello.
- 2:48 AMYahoo Sports — Matt Chapman injury update: Giants 3B to undergo season-ending surgery
- 1:31 AMESPN MLB — Abdominal surgery to sideline Giants 3B Chapman
- 12:02 AMYahoo Sports — Giants third baseman Matt Chapman to have season-ending surgery for core muscle injury
- 5:47 PMYahoo Sports — Giants 3B Matt Chapman likely to undergo season-ending surgery for hernia, core muscle tear
- 11:56 PMYahoo Sports — Giants’ Matt Chapman expected to undergo surgery after latest injury update
"San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman will undergo season-ending surgery Tuesday for an abdominal strain. Chapman was seen Monday in Philadelphia by Dr. William C. Meyers, who confirmed the core muscle injury, and the five-time Gold Glove infielder will stay there for the procedure. “Everything was confirmed with Dr. Meyers and I'm pretty sure they're going to get that done as quick as possible while he's up there,” manager Tony Vitello said before the series opener against Houston on Monday.
"San Francisco Giants veteran third baseman Matt Chapman, 33, who has seven home runs and 42 RBIs over 84 games this year, will undergo season-ending surgery in Philadelphia on Tuesday for an abdominal strain.
"Chapman has been on the injured list since July 1 and is scheduled to visit a specialist in Philadelphia before expected surgery.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 2:48 AMMatt Chapman injury update: Giants 3B to undergo season-ending surgery
The San Francisco Giants provided the latest injury report update to Matt Chapman and others as the list continues to grow.
- ESPN MLBAug 11, 2026, 1:31 AMAbdominal surgery to sideline Giants 3B Chapman
San Francisco Giants veteran third baseman Matt Chapman, 33, who has seven home runs and 42 RBIs over 84 games this year, will undergo season-ending surgery in Philadelphia on Tuesday for an abdominal strain.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 12:02 AMGiants third baseman Matt Chapman to have season-ending surgery for core muscle injury
San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman will undergo season-ending surgery Tuesday for an abdominal strain. Chapman was seen Monday in Philadelphia by Dr. William C. Meyers, who confirmed the core muscle injury, and the five-time Gold Glove infielder will stay there for the procedure. “Everything was confirmed with Dr. Meyers and I'm pretty sure they're going to get that done as quick as possible while he's up there,” manager Tony Vitello said before the series opener against Houston on Monday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 5:47 PMGiants 3B Matt Chapman likely to undergo season-ending surgery for hernia, core muscle tear
Chapman has been on the injured list since July 1 and is scheduled to visit a specialist in Philadelphia before expected surgery.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 11:56 PMGiants’ Matt Chapman expected to undergo surgery after latest injury update
Third baseman Matt Chapman gets a tough injury update amid what has been a dreadful 2026 campaign for the Giants
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