MLB insider expects San Francisco Giants star to get big contract

The San Francisco Giants are still in the race for the MLB postseason. With a record of 62-62, they are just 3.5 games out of an NL wild-card spot.

Matt Chapman has played a big part in keeping them alive.

So far this season, Chapman has played in 121 games with the Giants, hitting 19 home runs and 61 RBIs while posting a batting average of .246/.336/.444.

These numbers show how influential Chapman can be, but he has the option to leave town as a free agent in the offseason if he so chooses.

At the very least, he could opt out of his current contract and try to get a more lucrative contract to stay in San Francisco.

MLB insider Jim Bowden recently weighed in on Chapman's potential future, making a prediction about what he thinks will ultimately happen.

“The four-time Gold Glove Award winner has player options for 2025 and 2026 worth $17 million and $18 million, respectively. He is expected to exit in the offseason with a $2 million severance package and get the long-term contract he sought last winter.”

At 31, Chapman would be a highly sought-after free agent if he opts out of his current contract. There are several teams in the league looking for good hitters.

In an offseason where elite hitters are very valuable, it would be smart to trade Chapman. The Giants could then try to re-sign him, but they would have to pay to do so.

Unfortunately, San Francisco will likely face a similar situation with top pitcher Blake Snell.

Needless to say, the Giants are going to be a very busy team this offseason. Chapman and Snell will be two of the better free agents on the market and teams will flock to get them. If San Francisco wants them back, they'll have to pull out their checkbook.

It will be interesting to see what the offseason holds for the Giants. They want to become serious World Series contenders again, but they will have to spend a lot of money to do so.

The first decision will be whether Chapman and Snell will help them get back to the level of play they want to bring to the field.