Third baseman Matt Chapman is back in the Giants’ lineup after spending the minimum 10 days on the injured list due to right hand inflammation.
To make room on the 26-man roster, infielder/outfielder Tyler Fitzgerald was optioned back to Triple-A Sacramento.
Chapman is batting sixth against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday at American Family Field.
The 32-year-old five-time Gold Glove Award winner has had two stints on the IL this season because of the hand injury.
On Thursday, Chapman fielded grounders at Petco Park before the Giants’ series finale against the San Diego Padres, hinting that a return was imminent.
In 96 games this season, Chapman is slashing .229/.337/.423 with 15 doubles, 16 homers and 44 RBI.
Fitzgerald hasn’t been able to recreate the success he had last season, bouncing back and forth between the big leagues and Triple-A this season.
In 72 games with the Giants this year, the 27-year-old is hitting .217/.278/.327 with four homers and 14 RBI.
The Giants (61-68) enter Saturday’s game 7.5 games out of the final National League wild card spot, and hope is fading fast. But Chapman’s return might give them the shot in the arm they need to make one last push for the playoffs.
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