Shea Langeliers Suffers Torn Meniscus, Could Miss Rest Of Season
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- Athletics All-Star catcher Shea Langeliers has been placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to July 25 due to a torn meniscus in his right knee, potentially sidelining him for the remainder of the season.
- Langeliers is considering surgery, which typically requires a six to eight-week recovery, meaning he could miss the rest of 2023 and return in 2027 given the Athletics' current standings.
- Langeliers has been one of the team's top performers this season, batting .263 with 23 home runs and a 127 wRC+, and has improved defensively compared to previous years.
- With Langeliers out, Jonah Heim will start as catcher, though his offensive production (.233/.278/.433, 92 wRC+) is a significant downgrade; Brian Serven has been recalled from Triple-A as additional depth.
- The injury effectively ends any trade speculation involving Langeliers, as the Athletics will prioritize his rehabilitation with hopes of contending in 2027.
