Red Sox consider acquiring Matt Chapman from Giants before deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 3:06 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Boston Red Sox are exploring options to bolster their roster ahead of the trade deadline. Currently 5.5 games out of a wild card spot, the team is looking to salvage its season, but some reports suggest a focus on future planning as well. Rumors suggest that the San Francisco Giants may be open to trading Matt Chapman, who has four years remaining on a six-year, $151 million contract. He is hitting.261 with seven home runs this season. Chapman could fill a third base vacancy and enhance the team's offense, providing a potential power bat and defensive upgrade.
- •Red Sox currently 5.5 games out of wild card position
- •Craig Breslow stated the team is not giving up on the season
- •Giants reportedly open to trading some players, including Chapman
- •Chapman has a contract worth $151 million over four years
- •He offers a potential solution at third base and offensive support
- 3:06 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Trade Idea Sees Boston Acquire $151 Million Giants Star
"The Boston Red Sox are not playing their best brand of baseball right now, and it may take a major move to actually save the season.
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