Athletics Reeling from Double Injury Blow | Oakland Athletics News

The Athletics take a major hit as shortstop Jacob Wilson and utility man Tyler Soderstrom both land on the injured list, forcing a roster shakeup. Wilson, recovering from a shoulder injury, now battles thumb inflammation, while Soderstrom’s hip impingement sidelines him mid-game. With their offense already a key strength, losing both players at once puts immense pressure on the lineup. To fill the void, the A’s call up top prospect Josh Kuroda-Grauer — a speedy, hitting phenom making his MLB debut — and infielder Darrel Hernaiz. Pitcher Jose Suarez heads to paternity leave, and Kade Morris is brought up to bolster the rotation. Michael Kelly is designated for assignment to make room. With playoff hopes on the line and a tight division race, manager Mark Kotsay faces a tough challenge to keep the team afloat without two critical pieces. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/71a7109f42f07293