Athletics' Zack Gelof exits game with knee injury after fence collision
ESPN MLB • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 12:27 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Oakland Athletics outfielder Zack Gelof left Thursday's game against the Detroit Tigers in the third inning after injuring his right knee while colliding with the left field fence. Gelof made a sliding catch in foul territory but slammed into the fence, immediately grabbing his knee in pain. He was replaced by Colby Thomas after briefly returning to his position. Gelof had one at-bat prior to the incident, grounding out in the second inning. This season, he has been performing well, hitting.273 with 11 home runs and 29 RBIs after a strong stint playing for Triple-A Las Vegas. The severity of Gelof's injury is currently unclear.
- •Zack Gelof injured his right knee colliding with the left field fence.
- •He exited the game and was replaced by Colby Thomas in the third inning.
- •Gelof hit.273 with 11 home runs and 29 RBIs this season.
- •The incident occurred during a scoreless game against the Tigers.
- •His return to the field remains uncertain following the injury.
- 4:55 AMESPN MLB — Athletics' Gelof exits after colliding with fence
- 12:27 AMYahoo Sports — Athletics’ Zack Gelof exits early with apparent knee injury after colliding with left field fence
"Athletics outfielder Zack Gelof left in the third inning against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night after appearing to injure his right knee when he slammed it into the left field fence in foul territory while making a sliding catch. Leading off the third in a scoreless game, Zach McKinstry lofted a pitch from Jack Perkins down the left field line. Gelof made a long run into foul territory before he slid and made a terrific catch for the out, but his right knee slammed into the fencing that juts out.
"Athletics outfielder Zack Gelof will undergo an MRI on Friday after injuring his knee sliding into the left field fence in foul territory in the third inning of Thursday's loss to the Tigers.
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External links- ESPN MLBJul 10, 2026, 4:55 AMAthletics' Gelof exits after colliding with fence
Athletics outfielder Zack Gelof will undergo an MRI on Friday after injuring his knee sliding into the left field fence in foul territory in the third inning of Thursday's loss to the Tigers.
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 12:27 AMAthletics’ Zack Gelof exits early with apparent knee injury after colliding with left field fence
Athletics outfielder Zack Gelof left in the third inning against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night after appearing to injure his right knee when he slammed it into the left field fence in foul territory while making a sliding catch. Leading off the third in a scoreless game, Zach McKinstry lofted a pitch from Jack Perkins down the left field line. Gelof made a long run into foul territory before he slid and made a terrific catch for the out, but his right knee slammed into the fencing that juts out.
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