Athletics Activate Shea Langeliers
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Oakland Athletics reinstated All-Star catcher Shea Langeliers from the 15-day injured list ahead of their game against the Mariners; he has been out since late July due to a torn meniscus in his right knee.
- Langeliers, who underwent a meniscectomy and was initially feared to be lost for the season, will return as a designated hitter and bat cleanup, expected to DH for the remainder of the year.
- Before his injury, Langeliers was having a strong season with a 123 wRC+, 23 home runs, and improved defensive metrics, marking progress in his overall performance behind the plate.
- Infielder Darell Hernaiz was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding roster move; Hernaiz has been a versatile defensive player for the A’s this season with a 66 wRC+ across 56 games.
- The A’s have recently signed multiple players to long-term extensions, but Langeliers, who has two years of team control remaining, has not yet received an extension offer, especially after the firing of former GM David Forst.
