Matt Chapman, the All-Star third baseman for the San Francisco Giants, will not be playing in the postseason this year. The Giants were officially eliminated from playoff contention on Saturday night after a loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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The Giants entered the season with high hopes, but they struggled throughout the year. They finished with a record of 81-81, tied for fourth place in the NL West. Chapman was one of the few bright spots for the Giants this season. He hit .277 with 27 home runs and 82 RBIs.
Chapman’s season was cut short by a hip injury in September. He is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for the start of the 2023 season. The Giants are hoping that Chapman can be a key part of their team next year.
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The Giants were expected to contend for a playoff spot this season. They had a strong starting rotation led by Logan Webb and Alex Cobb. They also had a solid bullpen and a lineup that included Chapman, Joc Pederson, and Brandon Crawford.
However, the Giants struggled to score runs all season long. They ranked 29th in the majors in runs scored. They also had a number of injuries, including to Chapman, Webb, and Crawford.