Injury Incident
During a game against the Cleveland Guardians, Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof suffered a hand injury after being struck by a fastball in the sixth inning. The impact led to his immediate removal from the field, and an evaluation with X-rays has been scheduled.
Team Outlook
Manager Mark Kotsay expressed confidence in Gelof’s recovery. He mentioned that the second baseman was already set to be replaced by a pinch runner, indicating that his exit from the game was planned and that the injury should not significantly affect his participation in upcoming contests.
Season Performance
Gelof has shown promising form this spring, maintaining a .297 batting average with a .395 on-base percentage. He has contributed two home runs and eight runs batted in with a controlled number of strikeouts in limited at-bats. His performance this season contrasts with the previous year, during which his strikeout rate was notably higher despite a slightly lower batting average and on-base percentage. This improvement reflects his positive development while facing pitching commonly encountered at the Double-A level.