For Matt Chapman, it shouldn't even be a question which direction the Giants should take heading into the trade deadline.

The San Francisco Giants had reached an agreement with free-agent third baseman Matt Chapman on a three-year, $54 million contract that will include a pair of opt-outs.

Perhaps you’re frowning at the thought of the Giants overpaying Chapman for what he’ll produce as a 37-year-old in 2030. News flash: That’s the case for every long-term free agent.

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Gold Glove third baseman Matt Chapman have agreed to a $151 million, six-year contract with the San Francisco Giants for 2025-30, giving up his chance to become a free agent after the season.

Matt Chapman has been one of the Giants' few bright spots in a disappointing season. The team rewarded him with a six-year, $151 million extension.

Giants third baseman Matt Chapman #26 taps gloves with a teammate during the spring training game between the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers at Scottsdale Stadium on March 7, 2024 in ...

Matt Chapman belted a two-run, walk-off home run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning Saturday afternoon, lifting the San Francisco Giants to a 3-2 victory over the visiting Atlanta Braves.