Athletics' Shea Langeliers Placed on 10-Day Injured List with Oblique Strain

The Oakland Athletics placed catcher Shea Langeliers on the 10-day injured list due to a strained left oblique sustained during a game against the Minnesota Twins, where he exited in the sixth inning after grabbing his side. Langeliers, batting .237 with 10 home runs and 27 RBIs but in a recent slump, will undergo further testing including an MRI to assess the injury's severity, with concerns his absence could extend beyond the minimum 10 days. In response, the Athletics recalled catcher Jhonny Pereda and outfielder Seth Brown from Triple-A Las Vegas, while also relying on Willie MacIver to fill the catching role during Langeliers' recovery. Pereda and Brown were on the opening-day roster but had been sent down due to struggles, though both have shown strong performance in Triple-A. The team designated outfielder Drew Avans for assignment amidst these roster changes. Langeliers' power and position value make him a key player to monitor for fantasy leagues despite his current injury setback.