OAKLAND — Third baseman Matt Chapman almost felt like he was making another Major League debut Monday as he prepared for the A’s series opener against the Chicago White Sox at the Coliseum.
Chapman, 24, was reinstated from the 10-day disabled list Monday and will bat second behind Rajai Davis as the A’s look to end a five-game losing streak overall and a seven-game skid at home. To make room for Chapman, the A’s optioned first baseman/outfielder Matt Olson to Nashville.
Chapman made his big league debut June 15, but went on the disabled list June 22 retroactive to June 19 with left knee cellulitis.