Injuries & Moves: Soderstrom eyes return from IL this weekend

Injuries & Moves: Soderstrom eyes return from IL this weekend

September 13th, 2024

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Sept. 11: RHP placed on injured list; LHP selected from Triple-A Las Vegas; LHP designated for assignment
Stripling felt his back "lock up" during the A's 4-3 victory over the Astros on Tuesday night, leading to his placement on the 15-day IL on Wednesday, retroactive to Monday. The A's are hopeful that he could return before the end of the season, though they will monitor how he feels over the next few days before making that determination.

Muller returns for another stint with Oakland this season. After being designated for assignment on Aug. 13 and clearing waivers, the left-hander was assigned to Triple-A Las Vegas, where he went 1-1 with a 4.43 ERA in four games (three starts). Muller is expected to fill a long relief role in the A's bullpen.

O'Loughlin was designated for assignment to clear a spot for Muller on the 40-man roster.

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10-DAY/15-DAY INJURED LIST

1B (stress reaction in left wrist)
Expected return: Likely the weekend of Sept. 13
Soderstrom joined the A's in Chicago on Friday, and he went through a workout ahead of Oakland's series opener against the White Sox. The 22-year-old could be activated off the IL at some point during the three-game weekend series. The A's got good reports on Soderstrom's rehab process, according to manager Mark Kotsay, both in terms of his health and at-bats. Soderstrom hit three home runs in six rehab games with Triple-A Las Vegas. (Last updated: Sept. 13)

RHP (right forearm tendinitis)
Expected return: TBD
Adams was scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas during the week of Sept. 9 but was pulled back after experiencing a setback. He returned home to Oakland on Sept. 12 to be re-evaluated by team doctors and it is uncertain at this point if he will pitch again this season. (Last updated: Sept. 12)

RHP (lower back strain)
Expected return: Late September
Stripling felt his back "lock up" during the A's 4-3 victory over the Astros on Sept. 10. With his IL placement retroactive to Sept. 9, the A's are hopeful the veteran right-hander could return when first eligible on Sept. 24.

“He says it’s happened to him in the past and generally takes four or five days to settle down," manager Mark Kotsay said. "It’s real unfortunate timing for him toward the end of the year. We’re hopeful that he can finish the season [with us]. We want to try to give him every opportunity to do that.” (Last updated: Sept. 11)

RHP (right wrist flexor tendonitis)
Expected return: Late September
Bido had been pitching through a wrist issue for his past few outings, but manager Mark Kotsay said that it reached the point that Bido had difficulty gripping the ball following his most recent outing on Sept. 7. With his placement on the IL retroactive to Sept. 8, the A's are hopeful that Bido, who is 5-3 with a 3.41 ERA in 16 games (nine starts) in 2024, could return before the end of the season. (Last updated: Sept. 10)

60-DAY INJURED LIST

LF (core muscle surgery)
Expected return: 2025
Andujar underwent successful core muscle surgery with Dr. William Meyers on Sept. 10 in Philadelphia. He will return to Oakland to begin his rehab before heading into the offseason and the A's are hopeful he will be ready for the start of Spring Training. (Last updated: Sept. 10)

OF (left wrist strain)
Expected return: 2025
After playing five rehab games in the Minors, Ruiz was pulled off his rehab assignment after still feeling discomfort in his injured left wrist and re-evaluated by a wrist specialist on July 22. Currently shut down from all baseball activities, Ruiz was transferred to the 60-day IL on Sept. 4, and will not return this season. (Last updated: Sept. 4)

RHP (right elbow sprain)
Expected return: Late 2025/early 2026
A's manager Mark Kotsay said Medina (right elbow strain) would undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery with Dr. Keith Meister on Aug. 6. Medina was transferred to the 60-day IL on Aug. 2.

Medina had a 2-4 record and a 5.18 ERA over eight starts. Based on the general timeframe for Tommy John surgery, Medina could be looking at missing all or most of next year as well. It's a tough blow for a young pitcher that the A's were hoping could be a part of their rebuild. (Last updated: Aug. 2)

LHP (left rotator cuff tendinitis)
Expected return: 2025
Wood had left shoulder arthroscopic surgery with Dr. Tim Kremchek on July 26. The extensive labral debridement procedure ends the left-hander's season. Wood posted a 5.26 ERA in nine starts for Oakland this year and is set to become a free agent at the end of the season. (Last updated: July 26)

LHP (left elbow sprain)
Expected return: June 2025
Waldichuk underwent a successful Tommy John surgery and internal brace procedure with Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles on May 15. Sidelined for the remainder of the 2024 season, the A’s estimate a recovery timeline of 13 months, which puts Waldichuk in line for a potential return to Major League action next June. (Last updated: May 16) More >>

RHP (Tommy John surgery)
Expected return: 2025
After feeling discomfort following his Cactus League outing on March 16 against the Brewers, MRI exam results revealed a full tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in Gott’s right elbow. He underwent Tommy John surgery on April 3, and will miss the entire 2024 season. (Last updated: April 3)

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