Athletics prospect Leo De Vries to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery

The Athletics announced that 19-year-old infielder Leo De Vries will undergo surgery on September 18 to repair an anterior labrum tear in his right shoulder. The procedure is expected to sideline the top prospect for approximately eight months, likely delaying his return until May 2027. De Vries was previously placed on the 60-day injured list following shoulder soreness that emerged in mid-August. Initially, the organization hoped he could return to action in winter leagues or the Arizona Fall League, but persistent issues necessitated the surgery. De Vries, acquired in the 2025 trade involving Mason Miller and JP Sears, posted a.290 batting average with 13 home runs across 93 games at Double-A Midland this season. As the team's second-ranked prospect, his absence impacts the organization's development timeline for its younger core.

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