Overview
- Matt Chapman was reinstated from the 10-day injured list on July 5 after a one-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento in Reno.
- He is expected to start at third base Saturday when San Francisco faces the Oakland Athletics in Sacramento.
- The Giants went 9–14 in his absence and view Chapman’s defensive skill and leadership as pivotal to reversing that slump.
- Casey Schmitt remains on the injured list until Monday, Christian Koss is sidelined by a hamstring strain, and Tyler Fitzgerald continues to deal with back pain.
- San Francisco optioned Daniel Johnson to Triple-A, recalled Sergio Alcántara and designated Logan Porter for assignment to bolster its infield depth and manage the 40-man roster.