Beltre: Chapman might be game’s best third baseman

Adrian Beltre, who knows something about playing third base, counts himself among Matt Chapman’s growing legion of fans.

Beltre, a four-time All-Star and five-time Gold Glove winner, offered a ringing endorsement of Chapman, the A’s third baseman, before Monday night’s game at the Coliseum.

“What I’ve seen and heard is this guy might be the best third baseman because of how quick he plays the position and how comfortable he feels in the big leagues already,” Beltre told Texas reporters.

“For me, over the last 10 years, it would be between (Manny) Machado and (Nolan) Arenado for the best in baseball. I can’t say he’s better than Machado right now, but he does make a case. He’s been playing…