Chapman went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in a loss to the Rangers on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Chapman blasted a 431-foot shot to left in the third that snapped a 2-2 tie and served as his only hit of the day. The 25-year-old has a pair of three-hit efforts over his last five games, and he's now knocked in six runs in his last three contests overall thanks to a pair of doubles and homers apiece in that stretch.

Chapman is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Orioles, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chapman will be awarded his first day off of the season after submitting his second three-hit performance of the series in Wednesday's 10-3 victory. Chad Pinder will slide in at third base in Chapman's stead.

Chapman went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a home run, three RBI and three runs scored Wednesday against the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Chapman exploded with a three extra-base hit performance, the highlights coming on an RBI-double in the third inning and two-run home run in the seventh. He's enjoyed the team's road trip in Baltimore as he now has six hits in 13 at-bats across the the three-game series. Chapman has gotten off to a hot start this season, hitting .305/.397/.576 through 68 plate appearances.

Chapman (wrist) went 1-for-4 in a loss to the Astros on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

After a one-game absence, Chapman was back at the hot corner and hitting second. The 25-year-old has been impressing with both the bat and glove thus far this season, as he's now reached safely in nine of the first 10 games he's suited up for.

Chapman (wrist) is back in the lineup Friday against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Chapman was on the bench for Thursday's game against Boston due to a sore wrist, but he was able to appear as a late-game defensive replacement. He'll bat second and play third base Friday.

Chapman is not in the lineup Thursday against the Red Sox due to a sore wrist, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chapman was hit on the wrist during Wednesday's loss to the Red Sox, and while he was able to stay in the game, he's a little sore Thursday. The A's are hoping the third baseman will be ready to go for Friday's series opener against the Astros. Chad Pinder is starting at the hot corner in his stead Thursday.

Chapman is not in the lineup Thursday against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Chapman will get what appears to be a routine day off after starting the first nine games of the season, slashing .303/.425/.636 with a trio of homers and a 5:4 BB:K in those contests. Chad Pinder will cover third base and hit fifth in his place.

Chapman went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Tuesday's 1-0 win over the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

His first-inning shot off Chris Sale ended up being the difference in a duel between the two pitching staffs. Chapman already has three homers through eight games, and the 25-year-old is off to a flying start as he looks to top last year's career-high 24 round-trippers.

Chapman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a win over the Red Sox on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Chapman followed up his third multi-hit effort of the season Sunday with a 408-foot solo shot in the eighth Monday to extend the Athletics' lead to 5-0 at the time. The 25-year-old is off to just as good a start at the plate as in the field, as he's hit safely in each of the Athletics' first seven games.

Chapman went 2-for-3 with an RBI single and a walk in a win over the Angels on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Hopes were high this spring that Chapman could take the next step at the plate after already reaching elite status with his glove. Thus far, the 25-year-old is delivering on those expectations by a wide margin. Sunday's multi-hit effort was already Chapman's third over the first six games, and he's already compiled four RBI as well.