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Athletics infield roster faces uncertainty for the 2027 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 3:17 AM

Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Athletics infield roster faces uncertainty for the 2027 season

Summary

The Athletics infield remains in flux as the organization navigates injuries and potential roster changes. Top prospect Leo De Vries is expected to miss the start of the 2027 season following upcoming shoulder surgery. While Nick Kurtz remains a primary option, the team faces decisions regarding the roles of Zack Gelof, Jacob Wilson, and Joshua Kuroda-Grauer, who are returning from season-ending surgeries. Veteran Jeff McNeil has shown improvement since the All-Star break, but his $15.5 million club option remains uncertain. Meanwhile, Donovan Walton and Alika Williams provide additional depth, though their future roles depend on roster construction and hitting performance. The team must now evaluate whether to retain internal depth or seek external additions during the off-season.

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•Leo De Vries will be sidelined until mid-May following shoulder surgery.
•The Athletics must decide whether to exercise Jeff McNeil’s $15.5 million club option.
•Zack Gelof, Jacob Wilson, and Joshua Kuroda-Grauer are recovering from season-ending surgeries.
•Donovan Walton provides a pre-arbitration option with a.400 OBP during his time with the club.

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3:17 AMYahoo Sports — 2027 Infield Landscape Ever Changing

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At one time, Leo De Vries was on such a fast track that it seemed inevitable that he would be a big factor by the 2027 season. One torn labrum later (shoulder surgery scheduled this weekend) and he won’t even be back on a minor league field until mid-May. So the presumptive starters along side […]
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Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 3:17 AM
2027 Infield Landscape Ever Changing
At one time, Leo De Vries was on such a fast track that it seemed inevitable that he would be a big factor by the 2027 season. One torn labrum later (shoulder surgery scheduled this weekend) and he won’t even be back on a minor league field until mid-May. So the presumptive starters along side […]

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