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Matt Chapman makes A’s spring debut as DH, talks when he might play defense

Related Topics: Spring training, Daniel Corcino

MESA, Ariz. — Matt Chapman is not fully back to where he wants to be, but Wednesday was a big step in the right direction.

The Gold Glove third baseman made his Cactus League debut and went 0 for 2 with a walk as the A’s designated hitter in a 5-3 loss to the Dodgers.

Here’s the video you all crave: Matt Chapman drawing a walk in his second spring AB. pic.twitter.com/k5pOJzR5kc

Chapman worked a full count in his first two at-bats, drawing the walk in the third inning against Daniel Corcino.