Exclusive | Matt Chapman, Tony Vitello respond to Giants trade rumors: Havent heard from Buster

ATLANTA — Matt Chapman hasn’t considered waiving his no-trade clause, the Giants third baseman told The California Post, because president of baseball operations Buster Posey hasn’t approached him about it.“I haven’t heard anything from Buster,” Chapman told the Post before the Giants kicked off a three-game series against the Braves.“So it hasn’t really crossed my mind.”It’s possible that could change before the Aug.

3 trade deadline.The Giants, 14 games below .500, are reportedly open for business, and Chapman’s strong play of late could make him attractive for a contender seeking an upgrade at the hot corner.According to reports Tuesday from Buster Olney of ESPN and Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, San Francisco has begun to listen to offers for Chapman as well as its other two underperforming infielders signed to long-term contracts, Rafael Devers and Willy Adames.For Chapman to go anywhere, he would have to waive the full-trade clause that was included in the six-year, $151 million extension he signed after the 2023 season.It was reportedly one of the sticking points that held up negotiations with then-PBO Farhan Zaidi, which Posey pushed across the finish line before assuming the top baseball ops job a few months later.At the time, Chapman was signing up to play for Bob Melvin, his longtime manager from their time together with the A’s.

The circumstances are different now, with Posey choosing to replace Melvin with rookie skipper Tony Vitello from the college ranks.California's top news, sports and entertainment delivered to your inbox every day.

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Never miss a story Chapman said that doesn’t change his calculation.“There’s still a ton of good people in this clubhouse,” he said.Chapman has been to the postseason four times in his career but not since his last season with the Blue Jay...