So far in the 2024 MLB season, the San Francisco Giants have seen ups and downs. They currently have a 61-60 record and are looking to push for a postseason berth in the final minutes. A major factor in keeping them in contention for a postseason berth has been Matt Chapman. He is still playing some of his finest baseball at the age of thirty-one. The Giants are hoping to find a way to retain him for the long run in light of this. It sounds like they would like to work with him to seek a contract extension if at all possible.
During an appearance on MLB Network on Tuesday, MLB insider Jon Heyman said he believes Chapman will be shopping for a new contract this offseason. He projected that San Francisco would attempt to extend Chapman’s contract in order to retain him, and that Chapman would choose to test free agency. “I am confident that he will choose not to participate. It remains to be seen if the Giants will make the necessary effort to try and extend him. They intend to try again after their previous attempt.” In the 2024 MLB season, Chapman has participated in 118 games. In addition to his 60 RBI, he has hit 19 home runs while batting.247/.335/.446. These figures demonstrate why the Giants
These figures demonstrate why the Giants are determined to keep him in the fold. San Francisco hopes to return to being a serious contender for the World Series in the future. They are going to have to be aggressive to accomplish that. It will be imperative that they retain their current talent and then bring in outsiders. Chapman will be crucial to the success of the forthcoming offseason. Many teams in the league would be thrilled to have him add his bat. It will be interesting to watch Chapman’s and the Giants’ final developments. If he were to go, San Francisco would have to find someone to take his place. But it’s obvious that their goal is to keep him from leaving.
If Chapman does opt out, expect to see a long list of teams interested in signing him. Although there will be fierce rivalry for the Giants, the two teams appear to have a strong relationship. They will have a strong chance of retaining him in the long run.