A's Zack Gelof avoids fracture, but injury ends hit streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 5:07 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Zack Gelof left Tuesday's game against the San Francisco Giants after Matt Chapman stepped on his right hand. Gelof's injury was assessed as a contusion and laceration but no fracture was found. Manager Mark Kotsay indicated that Gelof's status is day-to-day. With Gelof's departure, his 24-game hit streak concluded, the longest in baseball at the time. Additionally, Brent Rooker is still on the injured list due to a bone bruise on his left knee, with no baseball activities currently taking place. The Athletics are monitoring Rooker's recovery.
- •Zack Gelof sustained a hand injury during Tuesday's game.
- •Gelof diagnosed with a contusion and laceration, listed day-to-day.
- •His 24-game hit streak ends as a result of the injury.
- •Brent Rooker remains on the injured list with a knee bruise.
- •A's to evaluate Rooker's progress before returning to baseball activities.
- 5:07 AMYahoo Sports — A's Injury Updates on Gelof's Hand, Rooker's Knee
"Zack Gelof avoided a fracture after Matt Chapman stepped on his right hand Tuesday, but his 24-game hit streak is over — and Brent Rooker's return remains uncertain
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