Turns out, Matt Chapman has been dealing with discomfort in his right hip for longer than just a few days.
Chapman, the A’s Platinum Glove third baseman who was diagnosed with right hip tendonitis earlier this week, said Tuesday that he’s had pain in the area for several weeks. Now he’s hopef. . .
Mark Canha will play right field for the A’s in the first game in place of Stephen Piscotty, who, Melvin said, has left wrist soreness. Melvin wasn’t sure if Piscotty would be able to play in the second game.