LOS ANGELES — San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman can begin rehabbing his sprained right hand in a week. He visited Dr. Steven Shin in Los Angeles on Friday and was told he has to wear his splint until then, the team announced. The Giants were in town to open a three-game series at Dodger Stadium.

San Francisco Giants third baseman and Gold Glover Matt Chapman will see a hand specialist Friday, with concerns he could be out through at least the end of June.

However, the offensive component of that aforementioned blueprint is much harder to execute without Matt Chapman. The five-time Gold Glove third baseman (two-time platinum winner) is currently on the injured list after jamming his right hand while sliding back into first base in a June 8 win versus the Atlanta Braves.