Jun 26, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (26) reacts after hitting a two-run home run against the San Francisco Giants in the seventh inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
It had been time to be concerned about Matt Chapman. Heading into June, the Oakland A’s third baseman had not recaptured the form that made him one of the best at his position over the years. While he was healthy and had recovered from his torn hip labrum, Chapman just was not the same player.
Although the initial hope had been that he would be himself immediately, that ended quickly.