Giants require improved performance from Matt Chapman in 2027 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 12:29 AM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Matt Chapman of the San Francisco Giants ended his 2026 season with a.235 batting average and a low OPS of.692 before an abdominal injury sidelined him. The Giants finished the year with a disappointing 65-97 record, failing to secure a playoff spot for the fifth consecutive season. President of baseball operations Buster Posey acknowledged the need for improvement and highlighted Chapman as a key player who must excel moving forward. The team is hopeful for a healthier and more productive year from Chapman in 2027, especially given his significant contract, which extends through 2031.
- •Chapman played only 84 games in 2026 due to injury.
- •He logged a.962 fielding percentage with nine errors.
- •Giants missed playoffs for the fifth straight year.
- •President Posey emphasizes team improvements needed.
- •Chapman signed through 2031 at $25.1 million per year.
- 12:29 AMYahoo Sports — Giants Need Better Version of Matt Chapman in 2027
"San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman had a 2026 season to forget, and he will need to turn the page moving forward.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLB•Oct 10, 2026, 11:03 PMMax Muncy Has Hilarious Response to Dodgers’ Haunted Milwaukee Hotel
MLB•Oct 10, 2026, 10:30 PMTyler Mahle might be a perfect free agent fit for the Nats
MLB•Oct 9, 2026, 6:36 PMDodgers Face 3 Major Roster Decisions Before NLCS
MLB•Oct 9, 2026, 4:49 AMGuardians’ Patrick Bailey joins exclusive MLB playoff list with big Game 4 vs. White Sox
MLB•Oct 8, 2026, 8:37 PMDodgers legend explains why Tarik Skubal trade means more in MLB playoffs
MLB•Oct 8, 2026, 10:30 AMPhillies’ Veteran Starter Cuts Ties With Hated Rival Braves Before Season Ends
