A's catcher Shea Langeliers to undergo season-ending knee surgery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 2:28 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Shea Langeliers of the Oakland Athletics will miss the rest of the 2026 season due to a torn meniscus in his right knee. The injury was revealed following a difficult road trip for the A's, which left them with a 44-61 record. The team is now shifting focus to Jonah Heim as the starting catcher, while Langeliers concludes the season with a.263 batting average, 23 home runs, and his first All-Star selection. There are ongoing concerns about the team's future plans regarding Langeliers, whose two years of club control are dwindling. As the team prepares for a transition to Las Vegas, trade speculations may arise regarding their catching depth.
- •Langeliers suffers a torn meniscus; surgery planned.
- •A's hold a 44-61 record after recent 2-4 road trip.
- •Jonah Heim stands to replace Langeliers as starting catcher.
- •Speculation surrounds the A's plans for Langeliers' future.
- •Team may need to address catching depth in the offseason.
- 2:28 PMYahoo Sports — Elephant Rumblings: Without Langeliers, Where Do The A’s Go?
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