Injuries & Moves: Progress for Stripling, Blackburn, Muller
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June 28: RHP Aaron Brooks clears waivers, outrighted to Triple-A
Brooks had been designated for assignment on Tuesday to clear room on the 40-man roster when the A’s recalled Jack O'Loughlin from Triple-A Las Vegas, but the A's were hoping the 34-year-old would clear waivers so he could remain in the organization. That happened on Friday, with Brooks then outrighted to Las Vegas.
10-DAY/15-DAY INJURED LIST
LHP Kyle Muller (left shoulder tendinitis)
Expected return: July
Muller made his second rehab appearance with Triple-A Las Vegas on June 28, going 1 1/3 innings. Manager Mark Kotsay was pleased with the outing and said the lefty will go again for the Aviators on July 2 and stretch out to two-plus innings. (Last updated: June 30)
RHP Ross Stripling (right elbow flexor strain)
Expected return: July
Stripling, who landed on the IL on May 25, threw a bullpen session at Chase Field on June 29 that simulated two innings and included all of his pitches. His next step will be facing hitters in live BP on July 3. (Last updated: June 30)
OF Esteury Ruiz (left wrist strain)
Expected return: July
Ruiz, who was placed on the 10-day injured list on May 23, has progressed to hitting off a tee in his recovery. (Last updated: June 28)
3B Abraham Toro (strained right hamstring)
Expected return: Late July
An MRI on June 22 revealed a Grade 1 strain of Toro’s right hamstring. There is no clear timetable for a return, though the third baseman is expected to be out at least through the All-Star break, which begins the week of July 15. (Last updated: June 23)
RHP Dany Jiménez (strained left oblique)
Expected return: September
Jiménez’s placement on the IL is retroactive to June 20, though he is expected to miss at least six to eight weeks after MRI results revealed a Grade 2 strain of his left oblique. He is currently shut down from all baseball activities. (Last updated: June 23)
60-DAY INJURED LIST
RHP Paul Blackburn (right foot stress reaction)
Expected return: July
Blackburn, who landed on the shelf on May 13, threw a bullpen session at Chase Field on June 29 that simulated two innings. His next step will be facing hitters in live BP on July 3. (Last updated: June 30)
LHP Alex Wood (left rotator cuff tendinitis)
Expected return: TBD
Wood received a PRP injection during the week of June 10 and remains shut down from throwing, with no timetable to resume. (Last updated: June 18)
SS Darell Hernaiz (left ankle sprain)
Expected return: TBD
Hernaiz advanced in his rehab process from a strength and fitness program to a hitting progression in the week of June 17. There is no timetable for when he might be ready for a rehab assignment. (Last updated: June 18)
LHP Ken Waldichuk (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 Trevor Gott (Tommy John surgery)
Expected return: 2025
After feeling discomfort following his Cactus League outing on March 16 against the Brewers, MRI 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)