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.
Latest Athletics injuries and transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest A's injury news and transactions.
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
AL Rookie of the Year favorite Kurtz exits game with oblique soreness
WEST SACRAMENTO -- The Athletics returned from a day off looking to carry over their momentum as the hottest team in baseball over the past month, but the focus in Friday night’s 5-2 loss to the Rangers at Sutter Health Park quickly shifted to their top young star.
A's call up No. 11 prospect Barnett as Lopez hits IL
WEST SACRAMENTO -- An opening in the starting rotation is going to allow the Athletics to get a look at one of their promising young arms. With Jacob Lopez officially landing on the 15-day injured list, the A’s called up right-hander Mason Barnett from Triple-A Las Vegas ahead of Tuesday
Lopez diagnosed with forearm tightness after rough start
SEATTLE – The Athletics were on the wrong end of history made by Cal Raleigh in an 11-4 loss to the Mariners at T-Mobile Park, but the bigger concern heading back home is the health status of rookie standout Jacob Lopez. Feeling some discomfort after being pulled in the bottom
A's get major boost as Wilson (forearm) returns from injured list
SEATTLE – One of the hottest teams in baseball just added an All-Star back to its roster. The Athletics, whose 17-8 record since July 24 was second only to the Brewers (19-7) across MLB coming into the day, reinstated All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson from the 10-day injured list ahead of
Wilson rehabbing in Triple-A, nearing return from IL
MINNEAPOLIS -- Rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson, who has been on the IL since July 29 (retroactive to July 26) with a fractured left forearm, continues to progress through his rehab assignment at Triple-A Las Vegas. A's manager Mark Kotsay said Wilson’s return to the lineup could be imminent. Wilson homered
A's place Severino (oblique) on IL; No. 3 prospect Morales to make 1st start
BALTIMORE -- The Athletics’ rotation is about to get even more inexperienced. A starting staff that already featured three rookies will now be without its most accomplished member in Luis Severino, who was placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Wednesday) with a left oblique strain before Saturday night’s
A's Wilson hits IL with fractured left forearm; Hernaiz steps up in his place
WEST SACRAMENTO -- Once again, the Athletics will have to navigate life without Jacob Wilson for an extended period. The All-Star rookie shortstop was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday (retroactive to Saturday) with a fractured left forearm, and it’s unclear how long he’ll be out. Manager Mark
Kurtz dealing with lower body fatigue, sits out series finale
HOUSTON -- It turns out that tying the Major League record with 19 total bases in a game and then getting on base another three times the next day can take its toll on the body.
Electric Denzel Clarke (right adductor strain) to land on IL
ARLINGTON – The phenomenon that has become The Denzel Clarke Show whenever he has been manning center field for the Athletics this season will have to go on a hiatus.