​PHOENIX, ARIZONA – JUNE 30: Matt Chapman #26 of the San Francisco Giants during the MLB game at Chase Field on June 30, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – JUNE 29: Matt Chapman #26 of the San Francisco Giants reacts to a strike out during the eighth inning of the MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on June 29, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) GettyThe San Francisco Giants will be without third baseman Matt Chapman for the rest of the season. Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that Chapman has a hernia and a core muscle tear. He’ll have surgery to address the issue on Tuesday, August 11.Matt Chapman has a hernia and a core muscle tear. He is likely to get surgery on Tuesday.— Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) August 7, 2026This news means the end of a very disappointing 2026 season. The 33-year-old put up a meager .235/.324/.368 slash line with seven home runs. His 95 wRC+ is a career low and only his second full season under 110 in his career.Chapman is locked up to a six-year, $151 million extension that runs through the 2030 season. The Giants sought to get out of his contract this season, which ultimately failed. Most likely, his hernia contributed to the lack of trade interest.The 33-year-old has been on the 10-day injured list since July 1. He exited the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks the previous night and hasn’t been close to game action since.With the Giants carrying a 48-67 record, Chapman elected to get surgery and focus on getting healthy for the 2027 season.What’s Next for the Giants and Matt Chapman?GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – JUNE 29: Matt Chapman #26 of the San Francisco Giants reacts to a strike out during the eighth inning of the MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on June 29, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)Giants manager Tony Vitello hinted at this possibility for Matt Chapman in an August 5 update. At the time, Chapman was still weighing surgery. Now that decision is final.The Giants will likely transfer Chapman to the 60-day injured list when they need a 40-man roster spot. He’ll remain there for the rest of the season.The best-case scenario for both the Giants and Chapman is a full recovery from hernia surgery. The 2019 All-Star and five-time Gold Glover is still owed $100 million over the final four years of his contract. Between Chapman, Rafael Devers, and Willy Adames, the Giants have a lot of money committed to their infield.As a result of his contract and injury, it’s unlikely the Giants will be able to get much of a return or salary relief. So it wouldn’t be a surprise if the 33-year-old infielder remains in San Francisco after the offseason.Chapman can focus on getting healthy without the rush of attempting to return to action. The Giants would want him as healthy as possible entering full squad workouts next Februa