3 teams that could land Matt Chapman following Justin Turner's Blue Jays deal

3 teams that can land Matt Chapman following Justin Turner
3 teams that can land Matt Chapman following Justin Turner's Blue Jays deal

With the Toronto Blue Jays signing Justin Turner, it's clear that a reunion is not in store for Matt Chapman.

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Chapman slumped offensively to close the year, but he plays great defense and is a capable bat, so he's always going to draw interest. Moving forward from the Blue Jays is his next step, but which teams are going to sign him at this late juncture? Here are a few options.


Which teams can get Matt Chapman in free agency?

3) Milwaukee Brewers

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Can the Milwaukee Brewers land Matt Chapman?
Can the Milwaukee Brewers land Matt Chapman?

The Milwaukee Brewers have the sixth-worst depth at third base, according to Fangraphs. It's not a position of strength for the squad, so adding a player of Matt Chapman's caliber would be good for them.

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They're not linked to him, but as time goes on and his potential price drops, they could end up being in the market for him on a depressed deal. He'd be an instant upgrade and give them quite a strong infield defense.


2) San Francisco Giants

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The San Francisco Giants are one of two teams reportedly linked to the superstar third baseman.

The Giants have quietly been very active in the offseason, signing several players to retool their squad. Chapman wouldn't be super expensive and could fly under the radar, but he'd make the team a much better one on defense.


1) Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs are linked to Matt Chapman.
The Chicago Cubs are linked to Matt Chapman.

The Chicago Cubs are the other team linked to Chapman, which makes a lot of sense.

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They lost Jeimer Candelario, a player they had just traded for at the deadline, in free agency. They have a hole at that position and could use a strong defender. There are arguably very few defenders better than Chapman at the hot corner, and he would bring a lot of value because of that.

The Cubs are a potential playoff team, and he could fit right in.

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Edited by Zachary Roberts
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