Athletics Injury Report: Injuries mount as summer slide continues

The Athletics continue to deal with a lengthy list of injuries as the club enters the final stretch of a disappointing 2026 season.

Currently 47-72 and well outside the postseason picture, the Athletics are on track to miss the playoffs for a sixth consecutive season. They have also struggled badly since the calendar flipped to July, going just 7-26 over that span.

Several players remain on the injured list, with some making progress toward potential returns while others have already been ruled out for the remainder of the season.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 07: Nick Kurtz #16 of the Athletics walks to the dugout after flying out in the first inning of a spring training game against the Los Angeles Angels at Las Vegas Ballpark on March 07, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Angels defeated the Athletics 3-0. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Athletics Injury Updates: August 11, 2026

Outfielder Denzel Clarke, who is on the 60-day injured list with a left hamstring strain, continues to make progress. Clarke is working through running, throwing and hitting progressions in Arizona this week.

Right-hander Brooks Kriske also took another step forward Tuesday, throwing his second live batting practice session in Arizona as he works his way back from a right shoulder impingement.

Right-hander Luis Severino continues a throwing progression while recovering from a right shoulder strain.

There are also several players whose seasons are over. Right-hander Gunnar Hoglund underwent successful left hip surgery on May 19 in Vail, Colorado, and will miss the remainder of the 2026 season. Right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. underwent surgery on July 28 to repair a right hip labral tear and is also out for the rest of the year.

Outfielder Brent Rooker is another player done for the season after undergoing successful surgery July 17 to debride an articular cartilage tear in his left knee and remove loose bodies.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – AUGUST 09: Brent Rooker #25 of the Athletics celebrates with Shea Langeliers #23, Tyler Soderstrom #21 and Nick Kurtz #16 after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 09, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, catcher Shea Langeliers is continuing his rehabilitation in Sacramento after undergoing right knee surgery July 28. Dr. Banffy performed a medial meniscectomy and patellofemoral chondroplasty to address his meniscus injury.

All-Star first baseman Nick Kurtz received a PRP injection Aug. 4 for a volar plate tear of the MCP joint in his right thumb and is not currently participating in baseball activities.

Infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer is also inactive after undergoing surgery to repair a ruptured testicle on July 20 in Arizona.

Right-hander Justin Sterner will see a knee specialist at Stanford this week after experiencing increased soreness while throwing. Left-hander Jeffrey Springs, meanwhile, is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Tuesday while dealing with right hip discomfort.

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Upcoming Athletics 2026 Schedule

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• Friday, August 14th – Sunday, August 16th – vs. Texas Rangers
• Monday, August 17th – Thursday, August 20th – @ Kansas City Royals
• Friday, August 21st – Sunday, August 23rd – @ Houston Astros

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