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The Oakland A’s activated catcher Shea Langeliers from the 15-day injured list after a knee meniscus issue, and he’s slated to DH and bat cleanup for the rest of the season as Darell Hernaiz was optioned to Triple-A. Langeliers has been productive this year (123 wRC+ in 416 PA with 23 homers) and has shown defensive improvements behind the plate, returning with two years of team control remaining.
Oakland Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers will undergo knee surgery to repair a right meniscus tear, and reliever Mark Leiter Jr. will have hip surgery, with recovery timelines not announced and both likely to miss the rest of the year. Langeliers has 23 homers and a .263/.332/.497 line in 416 plate appearances, while Leiter posted a 4.28 ERA over 33 2/3 innings and remains a free agent after the season; both could be moved to the 60-day injured list to clear roster spots.
Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers was diagnosed with a torn meniscus in his right knee and could miss the rest of the 2026 season; a decision on surgery is pending, with Langeliers on the 10-day IL and Brian Serven recalled to take his spot, a blow to fantasy managers hoping for his power production.
MLB betting analyst Colby Marchio highlights three top player-prop plays for June 28: Bobby Witt Jr. Over 1.5 Total Bases (-118) against Anthony Kay, Josh Jung Over 1.5 Total Bases (+119) against Shane Bieber, and Shea Langeliers Over 1.5 Total Bases (-115) against Sam Aldegheri. The picks rely on favorable matchups and recent trends, with odds current at time of publishing.
Shea Langeliers made MLB history with a three-homer game in his first career appearance as a leadoff hitter, tying records and showcasing a breakout season for the Oakland Athletics despite the team's overall struggles.
The Oakland Athletics defeated the Washington Nationals 16-7, highlighted by Shea Langeliers' three home runs and five hits, marking a standout performance in his first game batting leadoff. Langeliers became only the fourth catcher with multiple three-homer games in his career. The Nationals continued their losing streak, dropping their sixth consecutive game, while the Athletics achieved their highest hit total since 2019.
Top prospects Kyle Teel is set to debut for the White Sox, the Cubs and Tigers face off in a key series with top pitchers on the mound, and Shea Langeliers is undergoing an MRI after leaving a game due to injury, raising concerns about his availability.
The Oakland Athletics will face the Tampa Bay Rays in a game that will see a "reverse boycott" by fans. Hogan Harris will make his second career start for the A's, while the Rays will go with left-hander Jalen Beeks. The A's are carrying a six-game winning streak into the game. In Monday's game, the A's managed just six hits but got a big three-run double from Shea Langeliers that spurred a four-run fifth inning.