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Good for Chapman, who gets the contract he deserved last winter. The Giants have already confirmed the deal, while the dollar amount comes from ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Chapman was slated to opt out of the final two years of a three-year, $54 million deal once the season ended. The one-time All-Star (LOL) with four Gold Gloves and a career 118 OPS+ is now under contract through his age-37 season. He’s been one of the NL’s 10-best players in hitting .247/.333/.445 this year.

Williamson felt some discomfort after a pitch to Michael Harris II in the second inning. He’s just four games back from a shoulder injury that caused him to miss the first five months of the season. While it’s unclear exactly what Williamson injured, an elbow or forearm injury could be significant.

The Phillies hope to get Turnbull into a minor league game by the end of this week. If Turnbull returns to the major leagues this year, it’ll be as a reliever. Thompson didn’t indicate that a return is imminent. Turnbull would have a better chance at returning to a major league mound if the Phillies advance to the second round of the playoffs.

It’s unclear when Kepler might return from his injuries, but surely the team would like him back ahead of the playoffs if the Twins get there. Kepler hit .253 with eight home runs and 42 RBI this year.

Hays is set to meet the Phillies in New York for the weekend series against the Mets. It’s unclear when he might be activated, but the club is hoping to get him going ahead of October. Hays figures to be a short side platoon outfielder for Philadelphia once he’s healthy.

Salazar is coming up to take Ben Gamel’s spot after the outfielder was placed on the injured list with a fibula fracture. The Astros are opting to carry three catchers now with Gamel out. Salazar is 7-for-23 (.304) with no home runs and eight RBI for Houston this year.

Gamel hit .247 with one home run and four RBI with the Mets and Astros this year. He’s likely out for the rest of the season and playoffs with the left fibula fracture.

Maton hit .261 with 16 home runs at Triple-A, but there’s no spot for him on the Orioles. He cleared waivers after he was designated for assignment over the weekend. Maton can refuse the assignment, but either way he’ll become a minor league free agent at the end of the year.

Garcia briefly filled in while J.T. Realmuto was hurt. He has the option to refuse the assignment, but either way he’ll become a minor league free agent at the end of the season.

Knizner is a well traveled depth catcher. He has the option to refuse the assignment, but either way he’ll become a minor league free agent at the end of the season.

Varsho was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, but it’s obvious now that he’s out for the season. The Blue Jays will have a clearer timeline after the surgery is performed, but manager John Schneider says the recovery could stretch into the 2025 season. Varsho was one of the best defensive outfielders in baseball this season, but struggled at the plate. The injury and potentially lengthy timeline for recovery further complicate his 2025 fantasy prospects.