Latest Athletics injuries and transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest A's injury news and transactions.
Wilson set for rehab stint, could join A's during Las Vegas homestand
CHICAGO – The Athletics are one step closer to getting their spark plug back. While the A’s will head to Houston following Thursday’s series finale against the Cubs at Wrigley Field, Jacob Wilson – who joined the team to continue his rehab for a left shoulder subluxation on this road
Severino (right shoulder strain) placed on IL in latest blow to A's rotation
WEST SACRAMENTO -- The hits keep on coming for the Athletics’ starting rotation. Before Saturday’s game against the Yankees, the A’s placed Luis Severino on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain. Right-hander Michael Kelly was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas as a corresponding move.
Severino set for tests after right arm soreness ends start early
WEST SACRAMENTO -- With Luis Severino dealing with some tightness in his right arm coming off his best outing of the season last week in Anaheim, the Athletics were hopeful that a few extra days of rest would be all he needed before pitching again. “There was a lot of
Civale headed to IL after rough outing, velo drop
WEST SACRAMENTO -- Another tough outing for Athletics starter Aaron Civale was followed by bad news: Civale is expected to be placed on the injured list, according to manager Mark Kotsay. The right-hander lasted just four innings in Monday’s 9-2 loss to the Mariners at Sutter Health Park, giving up
Wilson takes swings in next step toward return from IL
WEST SACRAMENTO -- Jacob Wilson is one step closer to a return to the Athletics. The A’s shortstop -- on the injured list since May 12 with a left shoulder subluxation -- began a hitting progression Monday, taking swings off a tee before the club’s series opener against the Mariners
Clarke out until after All-Star break as rehab stalled by hamstring injury
ANAHEIM -- Denzel Clarke is going to be out longer than the Athletics originally anticipated. Sent to the Minor Leagues to begin a rehab assignment over the weekend, Clarke -- who was working his way back from a deep bone bruise in his right foot that landed him on the
Hoglund to miss all of '26 season following another hip surgery
ANAHEIM -- Gunnar Hoglund’s 2026 season is over before it even began. The Athletics announced on Wednesday afternoon that Hoglund, rated the club’s No. 18 prospect by MLB Pipeline, underwent successful left hip surgery on May 19 with Dr. Marc Philippon in Vail, Colo. The procedure involved a hip labral
A's place All-Star SS Wilson on IL with left shoulder subluxation
WEST SACRAMENTO -- The Athletics will have to move forward without their spark plug. Jacob Wilson was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder subluxation ahead of Tuesday’s series opener against the Cardinals. The A’s shortstop sustained the injury while diving for an infield single hit by
Wilson suffers left shoulder sprain, will undergo further imaging
BALTIMORE -- The Athletics are returning home from a six-game East Coast trip still holding the AL West lead, but possibly staring at an IL stint for their All-Star shortstop. Jacob Wilson exited in the fifth inning of Sunday’s 2-1 loss to the Orioles in a Camden Yards series finale
Springs exits start vs. Royals with right hip soreness, not expected to miss time
WEST SACRAMENTO -- The good vibes generated by an early lead for the Athletics on Thursday afternoon dissipated in a hurry.
Another hard-luck injury (fractured hand) lands Muncy on IL
WEST SACRAMENTO – Two years into his Major League career, Max Muncy is developing an unwanted reputation for tough-luck injuries. Ahead of Tuesday night’s 4-1 loss to the Royals in 10 innings at Sutter Health Park, the Athletics placed Muncy on the 10-day injured list with a fractured fifth metacarpal
Ginn exits after 3 1/3 scoreless innings with right arm soreness
ARLINGTON -- Athletics right-hander J.T. Ginn, who started Sunday against the Rangers at Globe Life Field, left the game after facing two batters in the fourth inning with what the club called “right arm soreness.” Manager Mark Kotsay said after the Athletics’ 2-1 victory that Ginn had “some form of
Rooker returns from IL, looks to return to form
ARLINGTON -- Brent Rooker is a stranger to the injured list, having played in 214 consecutive games before he found himself there earlier this month. Naturally, he wanted his stint to be as brief as possible -- but oblique muscle injuries are notorious for not cooperating with timelines. So it
Denzel Clarke placed on IL with bone bruise in foot; OF Thomas recalled
SEATTLE -- The Athletics’ outfield defense took a hit as Denzel Clarke was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Wednesday’s series finale against the Mariners at T-Mobile Park. The official diagnosis for Clarke was a mid foot bone bruise in his right foot. That injury, however, stems from
Rooker (oblique strain) to IL; A's summon Gelof in his stead
NEW YORK – The biggest fear surrounding the potential severity of Brent Rooker’s injury has been confirmed. Before the Athletics opened up a three-game series against the Mets on Friday night at Citi Field, an MRI revealed a right oblique strain for Rooker, who sustained the injury after fouling off
Rooker exits during first-inning at-bat with flank discomfort
NEW YORK – After an incredible run of good health throughout Spring Training, the Athletics were dealt a tough blow on Thursday with an early exit by Brent Rooker. During his first at-bat of the game against the Yankees at Yankee Stadium in the first inning, Rooker fouled off an
Extensive behind-the-scenes prep has A's targeting Butler's spring debut
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- For the Athletics, a starting lineup will not feel fully complete until it includes Lawrence Butler, something that has yet to happen through their first 19 Cactus League games. Just because Butler has yet to play in a game, however, does not mean that he’s all that
Butler ramps up recovery efforts, eyes mid-Spring Training return
MESA, Ariz. -- Cactus League action is underway for the Athletics, but fans shouldn’t expect to see outfielder Lawrence Butler in the lineup any time soon. Butler, who has been absent from the A’s first three games this spring, including Monday’s 6-2 loss to the Giants at Scottsdale Stadium, is
Gelof 'a little bit behind' but on track for big comeback in 2026
For Zack Gelof, the premature end to his 2025 campaign was unfortunately somewhat fitting given what he went through all year. After diving for a ground ball during a game against the Pirates at PNC Park on Sept. 19, Gelof writhed in significant pain and was immediately pulled from the
Updated outlooks on injured A's: Lawrence, Gelof and more
While the offseason is now underway for the Athletics, a few players will be hard at work recovering from surgeries throughout the winter. Lawrence Butler, Zack Gelof and Brett Harris each underwent surgery at the end of or shortly after the season. Luis Medina, meanwhile, ended the year in the
A's Butler undergoes successful surgery on patellar tendon
A's outfielder Lawrence Butler underwent successful surgery on his right patellar tendon Friday with Dr. Mike Banffy at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Center in Los Angeles. Dr. Banffy performed a partial tendon tear repair and debridement of chronic scar tissue. Lawrence also received a PRP injection into his left patella tendon,
Gelof (dislocated left shoulder) to miss rest of '25
PITTSBURGH -- A tough luck 2025 campaign for Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof came to a premature end on Friday night. During the bottom of the fifth inning of a 4-3 A’s victory over the Pirates at PNC Park, Gelof writhed in significant pain after diving for a ground ball
Ginn exits early with right calf cramp, day to day for now
WEST SACRAMENTO -- A banged-up Athletics rotation may have just taken another difficult blow. In the top of the fifth inning of Friday night’s 3-0 victory over the Reds at Sutter Health Park, starting pitcher J.T. Ginn winced in pain and reached down toward his lower leg area after throwing
Severino returns as A's make several moves
ST. LOUIS -- The Athletics activated Luis Severino from the 15-day injured list, recalled Max Schuemann and selected Scott McGough from Triple-A Las Vegas before kicking off a three-game series against the Cardinals on Monday. Severino went on the IL on Aug. 6 with a left oblique strain. The right-hander