MATT CHAPMAN NEWS

A's trade 3 more stars, rebuild again going into 2022

The Oakland Athletics posted a farewell photo on social media featuring pitching ace Chris Bassitt, third baseman Matt Chapman and first baseman Matt Olson after trading them all a...

MARCH 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Athletics bring back infielder Jed Lowrie on one-year deal

Jed Lowrie is staying with the Oakland Athletics to extend the infielder’s third stint with the club, reaching agreement on a one-year contract

MARCH 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in action Chapman (forearm) will bat fifth and play third base Friday against the Tigers, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact Chapman left Tuesday's game against the Yankees with a left forearm laceration after getting spiked on a play at third base. The cut didn't require stitches, so it's no surprise to see him back in action three days later.

MARCH 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Free agent frenzy sends familiar faces to new places in MLB

Many familiar faces with impressive resumes are in new places following one of major league baseball’s wildest free agent frenzies

MARCH 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

31 players left in arbitration as more than 150 reach deals

A total of 156 players agreed to contracts in the hours before the delayed deadline to exchange proposed salaries with teams in arbitration and just three reached multiyear deals,...

MARCH 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matt Chapman Feeling Better After Injury, Relieved About Blue Jays Extension Chapman is good to go after getting some treatment on his forearm, and feels relieved about his deal with the Blue Jays.

MARCH 23, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Yanks' Judge, 5 Braves among players headed to arbitration

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge and five players from the World Series champion Atlanta Braves are among the players who are headed toward salary arbitration hearings that wil...

MARCH 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Springer, Blue Jays upbeat about 2022 season

George Springer played for the first time this year, Yusei Kikuchi made his Toronto debut, and the Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees in the initial exhibition matchup between the...

MARCH 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matt Chapman exits in the 4th ' 03/22/2022 Matt Chapman takes spikes to his left arm after a play at third base in the 4th inning and is pulled from the game

MARCH 22, 2022 • MLB.COM

Suffers cut to forearm The Blue Jays announced that Chapman was removed from Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees due to a left forearm laceration, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Chapman won't require stitches to seal the wound, so he could have a shot at playing in the Blue Jays' next game Wednesday against the Phillies if the laceration doesn't present too much discomfort for him at the plate or in the field. The 28-year-old, who signed a two-year, $25 million deal with the Blue Jays earlier Tuesday to avoid arbitration, suffered the cut when he took a spike to the forearm during a play at third base.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Exits after play at third base Chapman exited Tuesday's game against the Yankees with an apparent left hand injury, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

Impact The injury occurred on an attempted steal of third base. Chapman, who agreed to a two-year, $25 million contract with the Blue Jays earlier Tuesday to avoid arbitration, appeared to be bleeding as he walked off the field, indicating that he'd seemingly been spiked in the hand during the play. He was smiling and laughing with the training staff as he exited, so there's hope that he isn't dealing with any long-term injury.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches two-year deal with Jays Chapman agreed Tuesday with the Blue Jays on a two-year, $25 million contract extension, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The deal buys out Chapman's final two years of arbitration and keeps him on track to reach free agency following the 2023 campaign. The Blue Jays will likely wait and see how Chapman fares during his first season in Toronto before potentially revisiting signing him to a longer-term extension next spring.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Blue Jays Pursued Trevor Story After Trading For Matt Chapman Toronto was reportedly still looking to make another massive move for Trevor Story, even after acquiring Matt Chapman, per Robert Murray.

MARCH 22, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Launches first spring homer Chapman went 1-for-2 with a walk and a two-run home run in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates.

Impact He crushed a Bryse Wilson offering deep to left field in the third inning for his first homer of the spring. Chapman is coming off a rough final stretch at the plate with Oakland, posting sky-high strikeout rates and feeble batting averages over the last two seasons in the aftermath of a hip injury, but his elite defense at third base will still an asset for the Blue Jays even if he never regains the form that saw him slash .263/.348/.507 over 301 games in 2018-19 for the A's.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Free Agency Tracker: Story signs with Red Sox

MLB free agency is back! Stay up-to-date with the latest moves, including Trevor Story to the Red Sox.

MARCH 21, 2022

Matt Chapman joins the booth ' 03/20/2022 Matt Chapman joins the Blue Jays' broadcast booth to discuss getting traded from Oakland to Toronto and hitting his first homer

MARCH 20, 2022 • MLB.COM

Matt Chapman's 1st spring homer ' 03/20/2022 Matt Chapman drills a two-run homer to left field, his first spring homer and hit as a member of the Blue Jays

MARCH 20, 2022 • MLB.COM

Kotsay a winner in his 1st exhibition game as A's manager

It was a day of firsts for the revamped Oakland A’s, under first-year manager Mark Kotsay

MARCH 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rosenthal: Two offseasons ago, Matt Chapman turned down a massive extension with the A's. Now he looks to make that bet pay off If Chapman can get back to his 2018-19 form, he is certain to be highly compensated by the Blue Jays or in free agency after the '23 season.

MARCH 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Matt Chapman on trade to Toronto ' 03/18/2022 Matt Chapman discusses being traded to the Blue Jays, preparing for the upcoming season and how excited he is to join the club

MARCH 18, 2022 • MLB.COM

Opinion ' Matt Chapman followed Marcus Semien's flight path to the Blue Jays. It could pay off just as well The new Jays third baseman has a shot at matching whatever the departed Semien does this season in Texas. The bonus is that Chapman isn’t a...

MARCH 18, 2022 • THESTAR.COM

Verlander's innings, Olson's at-bats garner spring interest

Justin Verlander is one of the greatest pitchers of his generation with eight All-Star appearances, two Cy Young Awards, one MVP, one Rookie of the Year and a World Series title

MARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB rumors: Royals could blow up Yankees-A's trade talks The Oakland A's are holding a fire sale, and have already traded All-Stars Chris Bassitt, Matt Olson and Matt Chapman.

MARCH 17, 2022 • NJ.COM

Grade A's: Langeliers, young newcomers hit Oakland camp

All fans need to know about Shea Langeliers’ powerful arm is that he gains more satisfaction from throwing out baserunners than hitting long balls

MARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matt Chapman gives Blue Jays 'well-rounded' third baseman they've been looking for The Blue Jays have upgraded their biggest need with a player who is close to a perfect fit.

MARCH 16, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM