MESA, Ariz. -- A's third baseman Matt Chapman, missing from Thursday's workouts, was in Los Angeles for a right hand examination, a source told MLB.com.
The infielder was experiencing soreness in the palm of his hand, prompting him to visit orthopedic hand surgeon Dr. Steven Shin for a precautionary MRI. The results are not yet known, but the A's don't believe the injury to be serious.
Chapman, a defensive whiz at the hot corner, hit .234 with 14 home runs and 40 RBIs in 84 games during his rookie campaign and is readying for his first full big league season.