Giants place Matt Chapman on 60-Day IL, ending his season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

The San Francisco Giants have officially placed Matt Chapman on the 60-Day Injured List due to an abdominal strain, confirming that his season is over. Chapman was already slated for surgery related to a sports hernia, marking a disappointing season for the player with career lows in performance metrics. The team's transaction log indicated this move occurred during an off day, alongside the promotion of outfielder Turner Hill from Triple-A. As Chapman recovers, the Giants may also consider moves involving Harrison Bader and Casey Schmitt to adjust their roster.
- •Matt Chapman placed on 60-Day IL with abdominal strain
- •Chapman set to undergo surgery for sports hernia
- •His season ends with below average wRC+ and single-digit home runs
- •Turner Hill promoted from Triple-A alongside Chapman move
- •Potential roster adjustments with Bader and Schmitt under consideration
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Friday BP: Matt Chapman transferred to 60-Day IL
"Officially ending a season that was unofficially over.
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