Athletics' Shea Langeliers Placed on IL Due to Meniscus Tear
WHO:
MLB.com - The Athletics recalled catcher Brian Serven from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move after placing Shea Langeliers on the injured list.
MLB.com - Shea Langeliers started behind the plate for the American League All-Star team earlier this month, becoming the first A’s catcher to do so since Terry Steinbach in 1989.
MLB.com - Shea Langeliers, All-Star catcher for the Athletics
ESPN - Langeliers, 28 years old, regarded as one of the best catchers in baseball
ESPN - Brent Rooker, slugger for the Athletics who underwent season-ending knee surgery
ESPN - Nick Kurtz, player for the Athletics who has also been injured
ESPN - Jacob Wilson, player for the Athletics who has been injured
ESPN - Jonah Heim, backup catcher for the Athletics and former All-Star
WHAT:
MLB.com - Langeliers is controllable through 2028.
ESPN - The Mariners’ Cal Raleigh is the only catcher with more home runs than Langeliers (83) over the past three years.
ESPN - The Athletics have a pitching staff sporting a 5.37 ERA.
ESPN - Langeliers has become one of the most productive players in a strong draft class from 2019.
NBC Sports - Langeliers suffered the injury during Friday’s contest against the Twins.
ESPN - Langeliers is regarded as the heartbeat of the team and its best player, with a .263/.332/.497 slash line, 23 home runs, and 51 RBIs over 93 games this season.
NBC Sports - Langeliers suffered the injury while running the bases during a contest against the Twins.
ESPN - Langeliers has hit 51 RBIs over 93 games this season.
ESPN - Langeliers is regarded as among the best catchers in baseball and was on pace to become just the third catcher in major league history with three consecutive seasons of at least 29 home runs.
MLB.com - The Athletics have gone 6-22 over their past 28 games.
MLB.com - Langeliers has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a torn meniscus in his right knee.
MLB.com - The injury is retroactive to Saturday.
MLB.com - Langeliers has posted a .263/.332/.497 slash line with 23 home runs over 93 games this season.
ESPN - Langeliers could miss the remainder of the 2026 season if he undergoes surgery.
ESPN - The Athletics have a record of 44-60 with an MLB-worst minus-122 run differential.
ESPN - Langeliers has caught 11 runners on 35 stolen-base attempts this season.
ESPN - Langeliers has hit 105 home runs since becoming the A's full-time catcher in 2023.
WHERE:
MLB.com - The Athletics are based in Oakland, California.
ESPN - The Athletics' record and performance are noted in the context of Major League Baseball.
WHEN:
MLB.com - The injury occurred while Langeliers was running the bases.
MLB.com - The trade deadline is on August 3.
ESPN - Langeliers was acquired from the Atlanta Braves in the Matt Olson trade in 2022.
ESPN - Langeliers was drafted out of Baylor with the ninth pick in 2019.
WHY:
Fox News - Langeliers' injury shakes up the MLB trade deadline catcher market.
ESPN - The injury is expected to end any trade talks around Langeliers, as multiple teams had been making inquiries about him leading up to the trade deadline.
ESPN - The injury is almost certain to end any trade talks around Langeliers, despite multiple teams hoping the Athletics' stance would soften before the Aug. 3 deadline.
MLB.com - The injury likely eliminates any chance of Langeliers being traded before the August 3 Trade Deadline.
ESPN - The Athletics have been struggling due to injuries to key players, including Langeliers.
HOW:
MLB.com - The A's have not confirmed whether Langeliers will require surgery to repair the tear.
ESPN - Langeliers is deciding whether to undergo surgery to repair the tear, which would sideline him through the end of the year.
MLB.com - Langeliers is deciding whether to undergo a surgical procedure for the torn meniscus.
ESPN - Langeliers' injury was sustained while running the bases.
Langeliers, a standout player from the 2019 draft class, is controllable through 2028 and has emerged as one of the most productive catchers in Major League Baseball, with 83 home runs over the past three years, second only to Seattle's Cal Raleigh. However, his recent injury during a game against the Twins has sent shockwaves through the MLB trade deadline catcher market, prompting teams to reassess their options. Meanwhile, the Athletics are struggling with a pitching staff that currently holds a 5.37 ERA.