Athletics Leave Door Open for All-Star Catcher's Return Following Surgery
Summary
The Oakland Athletics announced that catcher Shea Langeliers had surgery for a torn meniscus in his knee and the procedure was successful. Although the team has not given a return date, recovery usually takes 4-6 weeks, so he might be able to play again this season.Key Facts
- Shea Langeliers is an All-Star catcher for the Oakland Athletics.
- He had surgery on a torn meniscus in his knee called a medial meniscectomy.
- Recovery from this surgery generally takes 4-6 weeks.
- Athletics manager previously said Langeliers would miss the whole season, but no official timeline has been given.
- Langeliers hit 23 home runs and had 51 RBIs before his injury this season.
- The Athletics have been losing many games recently and are out of playoff contention.
- Jonah Heim, a veteran catcher, is currently the first choice to replace Langeliers.
- Brian Serven was also called up to back up Heim after Langeliers’ injury.
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