Matt Chapman remains sidelined as injury recovery faces setbacks

Matt Chapman continues to be out for the San Francisco Giants as his rehabilitation from an abdominal strain has not progressed as hoped. Although he initially expected to return shortly, Chapman reported he could miss additional time, potentially extending his absence to four to eight weeks following a setback while running the bases. The injury has kept him off the field since late June, and manager Tony Vitello had initially anticipated a shorter recovery. The Giants are now exploring options in the infield, with new players stepping up as Chapman struggles to regain full mobility.

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