Giants third baseman Matt Chapman could finally be back from the injured list this weekend.

Chapman, who hasn’t played since June 8, checked off another box in his return from right hand inflammation by taking batting practice at Chase Field prior to the Giants’ series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

As he walked off the field, Chapman told reporters he plans to play a rehab game with Triple-A Sacramento today while the Giants begin their three-game series against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento. The River Cats are currently playing in Reno, which is roughly a two-hour drive from West Sacramento.

The five-time Gold Glove winner began his batting practice session by hitting pitches thrown by assistant hitting coach Damon Minor, sending several offerings over Chase Field’s tall center-field fence. Chapman then progressed to taking swings against a pitching machine with the velocity turned up.

“We tuned up the machine to pretty good velocity,” said manager Bob Melvin said. “He didn’t feel anything. Felt great. He’s frustrated with his swing right now, but that’s the way it goes with him. He ended his session mad — that’s a good thing.”

Chapman, who injured multiple fingers when sliding back to first base, said he hopes to return this weekend against his former team. If Chapman does not return against the A’s, he could be back at the start of a three-game series against Philadelphia on Monday.

Along with Chapman, infielder Casey Schmitt is likely to return when he is first eligible on Monday after receiving a cortisone shot earlier this week.

MLB INVESTIGATING ORTIZ

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz was placed on non-disciplinary leave due to a gambling investigation by Major League Baseball, two people with knowledge of the investigation told The Associated Press.

The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity due to the nature of the investigation.

The investigation is related to in-game prop bets on two pitches thrown by Ortiz that received higher activity than usual during his starts at Seattle on June 15 and his recent outing against St. Louis on June 27. The gambling activity on the pitches was flagged by a betting-integrity firm and forwarded to MLB.

ESPN reported the firm IC360 recently also sent an alert to sportsbook operators regarding Ortiz.

The Athletic was the first to report that Ortiz’s suspension was related to gambling.

MLB said Ortiz’s paid leave is through the end of the All-Star break. It can be extended if the investigation remains ongoing.

The 26-year old Ortiz is in his first season with Cleveland after he was acquired in a trade with Pittsburgh. The right-hander is 4-9 with a 4.36 ERA and in 16 starts this season.

NATS’ WOOD IN HR DERBY

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood became the third player to announce he will take part in the Home Run Derby.

The derby will be held on July 14, the night before the All-Star Game, at Truist Park in Atlanta. Wood joins Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. and Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, who leads the majors with 33 homers, in the contest.

Dodgers’ Muncy to IL with knee bone bruise

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy went on the injured list with a left knee bone bruise and is expected to be out about six weeks. He had a MRI that showed no structural damage.

He left Wednesday;s game after a collision with Michael A. Taylor of the White Sox, who was attempting a steal.

ANGELS’ MOORE ON IL WITH THUMB SPRAIN

The Angels placed rookie second baseman Christian Moore on the 10-day injured list with a sprained left thumb.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.