Matt Chapman (ankle) out Thursday for Athletics
Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman is not starting in Thursday's series opener against right-hander Kyle Gibson and the Minnesota Twins due to ankle discomfort.
What It Means:
Chapman is still less than 100 percent after making an early exit from Wednesday's game. Chad Pinder is covering the hot corner on Thursday.
Chapman is batting .279/.363/.552 with 22 home runs, 25 doubles, 59 RBI, and 63 runs scored in 405 plate appearances this season.
Source:
Susan Slusser
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