Latest Athletics injuries and transactions

August 27th, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest A's injury news and transactions.

LATEST INJURIES

OF
Injury: Left hamstring strain
IL date: April 22 (transferred to 60-day IL on May 26)
Expected return: Early September
Status: Continuing rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas. Has gone 7-for-15 (.467) through his first six games. (updated: Aug. 25) More >>

LHP
Injury: Right hip strain
IL date: Aug. 12 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Late August
Status: Threw around 20 pitches in a live BP sesion on Aug. 25. Could be activated as early as Aug. 28. (updated: Aug. 25)

INF
Injury: Ruptured testicle
IL date: July 21 (10-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Has started light, non-impact activities. Unlikely to return this season. (updated: Aug. 25) More >>

SS
Injury: Left shoulder sublaxation
IL date: Aug. 21 (transferred to 60-day IL on Aug. 25)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Will see doctor in Sacramento on Aug. 25 for next steps. Transferred to 60-day IL, ending his season. (updated: Aug. 25) More >>

1B
Injury: Right thumb strain
IL date: Aug. 4 (transferred to 60-day IL on Aug. 21)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Received ultrasound guided PRP injection on Aug. 4. Transferred to the 60-day IL, ending his season. (updated: Aug. 21) More >>

LF
Injury: Left hip impingement
IL date: Aug. 16 (10-day IL, retroactive to Aug. 15)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Underwent season-ending hip surgery on Aug. 21. (updated: Aug. 21) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right shoulder impingement
IL date: May 13 (transferred to 60-day IL on June 2)
Expected return: August
Status: Has opted for surgery after increased discomfort in his last live bullpen session, with timing to be determined. (updated: Aug. 17)

RHP
Injury: Right knee chondromalacia
IL date: July 18 (transferred to 60-day IL on Aug. 16)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Underwent right knee surgery in Los Angeles on Aug. 13. Out for remainder of the season. (updated: Aug. 16) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right shoulder strain
IL date: May 30 (transferred to 60-day IL on June 21)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Continuing his throwing progression, but not expected to pitch again for the A's this season. (updated: Aug. 15) More >>

C
Injury: Torn right meniscus in right knee
IL date: July 26 (10-day IL, retroactive to July 25)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Underwent successful knee surgery on July 28 in Los Angeles. Expected to miss the rest of the season. (updated: July 28) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right hip impingement
IL date: July 21 (retroactive to July 19; transferred to 60-day IL on July 30)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Underwent successful hip surgery on July 28 in Los Angeles. Will be out for the remainder of the season. (updated: July 28)

DH
Injury: Left knee bone bruise
IL date: June 12 (retroactive to June 9; transferred to 60-day IL on July 17)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Underwent successful left knee arthroscopic surgery on July 17. Expected to be ready for 2027 Spring Training. (updated: July 17) More >>

RHP
Injury: Left hip impingement
IL date: March 23 (retroactive to March 22; transferred to 60-day IL on April 7)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Underwent season-ending left hip surgery on May 19. Will rehab the rest of this season in hopes of being ready for Spring Training. (updated: May 20) More >>

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

Aug. 26
• RHP : Activated
• RHP : Optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas

Aug. 21
SS : Placed on the 10-day injured list
RHP : Optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas
INF : Selected from Triple-A Las Vegas
RHP : Recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas
1B : Transferred to the 60-day injured list

Aug. 20
• OF : Claimed off waivers from Pittsburgh

Aug. 19
• LHP : Activated from 15-day injured list
• RHP : Optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas