One Trade Package That Makes Matt Chapman a Phillie by Tuesday

The San Francisco Giants are waving the white flag on 2025, and Matt Chapman is the biggest name they’re willing to move. For the Philadelphia Phillies, who are one decent infield glove away from locking down a World Series run, this is the moment to act.

According to league sources, the Giants have made it clear they’re listening on just about everyone. That includes Chapman, the 32-year-old third baseman who still plays the hot corner like he’s got a personal grudge against base hits. And the Phillies, with their window wide open and their payroll flexibility intact, are the natural dance partner here.

Let’s be real — Philadelphia’s infield defense has been a mess at times this year. Bryson Stott is fine at second. Trea Turner is a shortstop who sometimes plays like one. But third base has been a rotating door of guys who either can’t hit or can’t field, and usually both. Chapman is the kind of player who makes everyone around him better just by standing over there.

The contract isn’t as scary as it looks

Chapman is owed about $100 million over the next four years. That’s a lot of money, sure. But the Giants are desperate to get off that salary and start fresh. They’ve realized this core isn’t going anywhere, and they need to clear space for whatever comes next. For the Phillies, taking on that money is actually the smart play — it means they don’t have to gut their farm system.

Through 73 games this season, Chapman has hit 7 homers with 41 RBIs and a .737 OPS. Those aren’t MVP numbers, but they’re solid. The real value is his defense. He’s still a platinum-level defender at third, the kind of guy who turns doubles into outs and saves runs in tight October games. And that’s exactly what the Phillies need.

The package that makes sense for both sides

Here’s the deal that works: The Phillies send right-hander Matthew Fisher and third-base prospect Carson DeMartini to San Francisco. Fisher is a young arm with mid-rotation potential, the kind of pitcher the Giants love to develop. DeMartini is a left-handed hitting infielder with good plate discipline and raw power — he fits perfectly into what the Giants are trying to build long-term.

In return, Philadelphia gets Chapman and the remaining years on his contract. The Phillies keep their top prospects — Andrew Painter, Mick Abel, Justin Crawford — and still add a veteran who’s been through the playoff grind. Losing Fisher and DeMartini hurts, but that’s the price of doing business when you’re chasing a ring.

Dave Dombrowski has never been afraid to make a big trade. This one is right in his wheelhouse: a star player, a heavy contract, and a team that needs to win now. The Phillies have the money and the motivation. The Giants have the player and the willingness to sell. Sometimes the math is just that simple.