Zack Gelof suing Tigers for knee injury at Comerica Park
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 4:55 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
Athletics player Zack Gelof has filed a lawsuit against the Detroit Tigers following a significant knee injury he sustained on July 9 during a game at Comerica Park. Gelof hurt his knee while making a sliding catch into a fence, alleging negligence due to inadequate padding on the fence. His complaint details how the collision caused a deep laceration beneath his kneecap. Gelof missed 30 days of play due to the injury and is seeking compensation for various damages. The Tigers acknowledged the lawsuit but declined to comment further.
- •Zack Gelof suffered a knee injury at Comerica Park on July 9.
- •He claims negligence against the Tigers and stadium ownership.
- •Gelof missed 30 days of play due to the injury.
- •The suit is seeking compensation for pain, suffering, and lost wages.
- •The Tigers have not commented on the pending litigation.
- 4:55 PMYahoo Sports — Why A's player Zack Gelof is suing Tigers after injury suffered in Detroit
"The A's Zack Gelof is suing the Tigers over a significant knee injury he suffered at Comerica Park.
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