Blue Jays Resting 3B Matt Chapman Friday vs. Rays

The Toronto Blue Jays will take to the field against the Tampa Bay Rays without their regular third baseman. Ben Nicholson-Smith confirmed that Matt Chapman was getting the day off as the Jays host their first Canada Day celebration north of the border since 2019.

First Canada Day for #BlueJays in Toronto since 2019. Russell Martin throwing out the first pitch today. Stadium will be full. Red jerseys. Berrios on the mound throwing to Kirk. Day off for Chapman.

— Ben Nicholson-Smith (@bnicholsonsmith) July 1, 2022

Offensively, Chapman’s season isn’t off to a great start; however, the former first-round selection is progressing over his recent sample. Over the past week, Chapman has a .985…