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Latest Athletics injuries and transactions

July 5, 2026

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

Injured in the 1st, Langeliers guts it out until the 4th with left thumb injury

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July 4, 2026

WEST SACRAMENTO -- Jack Perkins didn’t even know anything was wrong. For more than an hour, Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers had shown little sign he was battling a left thumb injury dating back to a first-inning passed ball. Until backup catcher Jonah Heim strode into the on-deck circle in the

Rooker's season-ending knee surgery scheduled for All-Star break

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July 3, 2026

WEST SACRAMENTO -- The Athletics will have to move forward without their clubhouse leader. After Brent Rooker paused his rehab from a left knee bone bruise to be reevaluated by doctors at Stanford Medical Center, the All-Star slugger is now set to undergo knee surgery, A’s manager Mark Kotsay revealed

A's No. 18 prospect Lasko in stable condition after spinal surgery

No. 4 prospect Lin undergoes Tommy John surgery
July 1, 2026

WEST SACRAMENTO – While the Athletics prepared for their series finale against the Dodgers on Wednesday night at Sutter Health Park, they did so with heavy hearts after learning of a scary incident involving Minor League outfielder Ryan Lasko. While playing center field for Double-A Midland on Tuesday night in

A's No. 9 prospect off to a hot start with 3 hits after Soderstrom, Wilson land on IL

June 30, 2026

WEST SACRAMENTO – What seemed like good fortune for the Athletics when they left Spring Training in Arizona free of any major injuries is starting to feel more like an ominous precursor to what they’re now dealing with on the health front. The difficulty of this recent six-game road trip

Gelof (hand contusion) placed on IL, Wilson (shoulder) held out of lineup

June 25, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Athletics are going to be without Zack Gelof longer than they originally hoped. After he exited Tuesday night’s game against the Giants immediately after getting his right hand stepped on by Matt Chapman, the A’s were optimistic about Gelof’s long-term outlook after X-rays that night came

Gelof loses MLB-best hitting streak in painful way, but there's reason for optimism

June 24, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- There may not be a more painful way to snap a hitting streak than what Zack Gelof endured on Tuesday night.

Wilson returns to A's lineup; Rooker (knee) lands on IL

June 12, 2026

LAS VEGAS -- A surging Athletics offense has received an extra jolt with the return of its spark plug. Jacob Wilson returned from the injured list and was back in the A’s starting lineup for Friday’s series opener against the Rockies at Las Vegas Ballpark. His return from a monthlong

Wilson set for rehab stint, could join A's during Las Vegas homestand

June 4, 2026

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

May 30, 2026

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

May 30, 2026

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

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May 26, 2026

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

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May 25, 2026

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

May 21, 2026

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

May 20, 2026

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

May 12, 2026

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

May 10, 2026

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

April 30, 2026

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

April 29, 2026

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

April 26, 2026

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

April 26, 2026

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

April 22, 2026

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

April 10, 2026

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

April 9, 2026

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

March 11, 2026

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