A's focus on injury management after disappointing 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 7:18 AM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
The Oakland Athletics concluded the 2026 season with a 64-98 record, struggling significantly after starting 38-38 due to injuries to key players, including Nick Kurtz and Tyler Soderstrom. Interim GM Dan Feinstein emphasized the team's commitment to reviewing their training and medical approaches during the offseason. Manager Mark Kotsay acknowledged the role specific plays had in injuries but expressed confidence in the organization's existing medical staff. The A's aim to reassess strategies as they search for a full-time general manager in the coming weeks.
- •A's finished the 2026 season with a 64-98 record.
- •Team struggled significantly after early season injuries.
- •Key players included Kurtz, Soderstrom, and Severino.
- •Interim GM Feinstein plans an offseason review of training methods.
- •Manager Kotsay noted injuries occurred on specific plays.
- 7:18 AMYahoo Sports — A's Leadership Weighs in on Plans to Review Injury-Filled 2026 Season
"The A's saw their 38-38 start fall apart as injuries piled up. How is the front office approaching those injuries this offseason?
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