Chapman Out, Giants Adapt Amid Injury Surge | San Jose News

San Jose News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 1m

Giants’ third baseman Matt Chapman is sidelined again with a worsening abdominal strain, forcing an MRI and likely missing time as his wife prepares for their baby’s arrival in July. Already without shortstop Willy Adames, the team scrambles to fill the void, promoting rookie Christian Koss and shuffling positions—with Luis Arraez at third and Jonah Cox, an outfielder by trade, stepping in at second and making a diving play. Chapman, who’s battled hip flexor issues since April and has been playing through pain, admits the injury flared during a key sixth-inning play. Despite his effort to…