A's Reinstate Matt Chapman, Send Down Matt Olson rotoballer.com Mon 7/3/17 12:39 PM
The A's have reinstated third baseman Matt Chapman from the DL and optioned Matt Olson to make room. Chapman was placed on the DL back on June 22 after a knee infection sent him to the hospital for a few days. However, after a short minor league rehab assignment he is back and ready to re-assume his[...]
Matt Chapman Likely to Return Next Week rotoballer.com Tue 6/27/17 2:16 PM
Matt Chapman (knee) will start baseball activities with the A's on Friday. He is unlikely to come off the DL until next week, and he may play in a rehab game or two before being activated. Chapman went on the DL back on June 22, shortly after being recalled to serve as the A's everyday third baseman[...]
A's Recall Matt Olson, Place Matt Chapman on 10-Day DL rotoballer.com Thu 6/22/17 8:31 AM
The A's have placed rookie third baseman Matt Chapman on the 10-day DL and recalled 1B/OF Matt Olson in his place. Chapman has been dealing with left knee cellulitis. He was taking antibiotics and was hoping to be able to play in Thursday's game, but it appears he will be out at least another week w[...]
Matt Chapman Out Tonight, Hopes to Return Tomorrow rotoballer.com Wed 6/21/17 2:32 PM
A's third baseman Matt Chapman (knee inflammation) remains out of the lineup for tonight's game against the Houston Astros. Chapman has been taking antibiotics and has reported that they have been working, reducing the swelling and increasing his range of motion. Manager Bob Melvin hopes that Chapma[...]
Matt Chapman Will Sit With Knee Issue rotoballer.com Tue 6/20/17 4:04 PM
Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman will sit on Tuesday with a knee injury, giving Ryon Healy the start at third against Francis Martes and the Astros. According to reports, Chapman says the antibiotics are working, reducing the swelling in his knee injury and increasing the range of motion[...]
Matt Chapman Out With Knee Infection, Day to Day rotoballer.com Tue 6/20/17 9:31 AM
Freshly recalled A's third baseman Matt Chapman missed Monday's game with a left knee infection. He was prescribed oral antibiotics and the A's will monitor his response to the medication over the next 24 hours before getting a sense of how long he will be out for. Chapman is unsure how he acquired [...]
A's Recall Matt Chapman, Likely Sending Trevor Plouffe to Bench rotoballer.com Thu 6/15/17 8:44 AM
The A's have announced that they will recall prized third baseman prospect Matt Chapman on Thursday and that he will be with the club for the start of their four-game series against the Yankees. Chapman hit .259 with 16 home runs in Triple-A, with a .350 on-base percentage. His high strikeout totals[...]
Matt Chapman Continues to Impress at Triple-A rotoballer.com Mon 6/12/17 2:14 PM
Oakland A's prospect Matt Chapman has hit the ball well lately with the Triple-A Nashville Sounds, making a call to the show a distinct possibility later this season. Chapman, a Gold Glove-caliber third baseman according to some scouts, is hitting .254/.337/.590 on the season with 16 home runs and 2[...]