Athletics Star Catcher Lands on IL With Torn Meniscus
Summary
Shea Langeliers, the Athletics’ All-Star catcher, tore the meniscus in his right knee while running bases. He will likely have surgery and miss the rest of the 2026 season. The Athletics placed him on the injured list and called up catcher Brian Serven from their minor league team.Key Facts
- Shea Langeliers is the Athletics’ starting catcher and 2026 American League All-Star.
- He tore the meniscus, a cartilage in the knee, which may require surgery.
- The injury happened while Langeliers was running the bases.
- The Athletics put Langeliers on the 10-day injured list on Sunday.
- Brian Serven, a catcher from Triple-A Las Vegas, was called up to replace him.
- Langeliers was a top home run hitter, with 23 this season, ranking sixth in the American League.
- Before his injury, several teams were interested in trading for Langeliers ahead of the August 3 MLB trade deadline.
- The Athletics have a poor season record and the worst run difference in MLB this year.
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