OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 6: Matt Chapman #26 of the Oakland Athletics fields during the game against the San Diego Padres at RingCentral Coliseum on September 6, 2020 in Oakland, California. The Padres defeated the Athletics 5-3. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)
If Matt Chapman can remain healthy for the 2021 season, the Oakland A’s third baseman could find himself back in MVP discussions.
It was not that long ago that Matt Chapman had been an MVP candidate. In 2018 and 2019, Chapman had been a major part of the A’s success, hitting for power and playing superb defense at third.