By Canadian Press

Jays third baseman Chapman returns to lineup after missing a game with viral illness

Apr 14, 2023 | 2:41 PM

TORONTO — Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman returned to the lineup Friday night after sitting out a game due to a viral illness.

He was a late scratch for Thursday’s series finale against the Detroit Tigers, but was set to bat fifth in the opener of a three-game set against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Chapman is the reigning American League player of the week.

He has a .489 batting average over 12 games this season with three homers and 15 RBIs.

The Rays entered the weekend series at Rogers Centre on a season-opening 13-game win streak.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 14, 2023.

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