Kinzie Hansen-McKinzie will miss 2026 OKC Spark season due to pregnancy

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 8:44 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Kinzie Hansen-McKinzie will miss 2026 OKC Spark season due to pregnancy
Summary

Kinzie Hansen-McKinzie, a notable player for the Oklahoma City Spark, announced that she will miss the entire 2026 season due to her pregnancy. She made the announcement on social media, confirming she and her husband, Kobie McKinzie, are expecting their first child. Although she will not be on the field, Hansen-McKinzie remains under contract and is expected to stay involved with the team throughout the season. The Spark's founder and general manager have both expressed their support and commitment to have her with the organization. The team has made roster adjustments, adding Grace Jenkins recently to fill gaps left by her absence.

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  • Hansen-McKinzie is placed on the Spark’s inactive list for the 2026 season.
  • She had a strong performance last season, hitting.407 with five home runs.
  • Hansen-McKinzie is a celebrated former OU player and recent Johnny Bench Award winner.
  • OKC Spark has added Grace Jenkins to their roster following her announcement.
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  • 8:44 PMYahoo SportsFormer OU softball star Kinzie Hansen-McKinzie will miss OKC Spark season with pregnancy
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Former OU softball star Kinzie Hansen-McKinzie will miss the 2026 season with the OKC Spark due to her pregnancy.

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