JOSÉ LECLERC NEWS

Getting second opinion Leclerc (right lat strain) will receive a second opinion with a doctor in Texas during the week of April 28, MLB.com reports.

Impact The right-hander left an April 22 appearance with what was originally labeled shoulder soreness, but later diagnosed as a lat strain. However, the need for a second opinion would suggest his injury may be to his shoulder or more severe than first thought.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics host the White Sox on 3-game home win streak

The Athletics, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Chicago White Sox

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Athletics play the White Sox in first of 3-game series

The Athletics host the Chicago White Sox to begin a three-game series

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Langeliers leads Athletics against the Rangers after 4-hit game

The Athletics take on the Texas Rangers after Shea Langeliers' four-hit game on Wednesday

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

Out with lat strain Leclerc was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to a right lat strain.

Impact The right-hander departed Tuesday's contest with what was originally labeled shoulder soreness, but he's since been diagnosed with a lat strain. Leclerc will be sidelined for at least the next couple weeks, but a lengthier absence wouldn't be surprising given the nature of the injury. Justin Sterner and Tyler Ferguson should serve as the Athletics' high-leverage relievers ahead of closer Mason Miller.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

A's reliever José Leclerc leaves game after 7 pitches with right shoulder soreness

Athletics reliever José Leclerc left a game against the Texas Rangers after seven pitches with right shoulder soreness

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

Dealing with sore shoulder Leclerc was taken out of Tuesday's game against Texas due to right shoulder soreness, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Leclerc was taken out of the game after throwing just seven pitches in the seventh inning, though he managed to record a strikeout in that time. His availability going forward is pending another update from the Athletics' training staff, but he can be considered day-to-day for now.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Urshela's 2-run triple and Bleday's 3 hits lead Athletics past White Sox 3-1

Gio Urshela snapped a sixth-inning tie with a two-run triple that sent the Athletics past the struggling Chicago White Sox 3-1

APRIL 17 • Associated Press

Alonso and Nimmo help power Mets past Athletics 7-6

Pete Alonso homered and drove in three runs, Brandon Nimmo also hit a home run and Griffin Canning was solid into the sixth inning as the New York Mets held off the Athletics 7-6

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Blows late lead in A's debut Leclerc (0-1) blew the save and took the loss in Thursday's 4-2 loss against Seattle. He allowed three runs on two home runs and a walk while striking out one over one-third of an...

Impact Leclerc was protecting a one-run lead in the eighth inning but struggled. Despite the setback, he may be the A's best setup man until Michel Otanez (shoulder) returns from the injured list.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Polanco and Arozarena hit 8th-inning HRs to lift Mariners over Athletics 4-2

Jorge Polanco and Randy Arozarena hit eighth-inning home runs and the Seattle Mariners rallied to beat the Athletics 4-2

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Athletics agree to a $10 million, 1-year contract with reliever José Leclerc

The Athletics agreed to terms on a $10 million, one-year contract with former Texas right-hander José Leclerc

JANUARY 17 • Associated Press

Inks one-year deal with Athletics The Athletics signed Leclerc to a one-year, $10 million contract Friday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Although he finished with a 4.32 ERA, Leclerc also posted a 30.9 percent strikeout rate in 2024, his highest mark since 2019. The 31-year-old has never had a single-season walk rate in the single digits, so the A's are just hoping he can miss enough bats to overcome the inevitable lapses of control. Leclerc will be a setup man ahead of star closer Mason Miller.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Free Agent Signings List

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NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • Associated Press

Randy Arozarena drives in winning run in 9th, Mariners beat Rangers 5-4

Randy Arozarena had a one-out bases-loaded single in the ninth inning to give the Seattle Mariners a 5-4 victory over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Rangers rally from a pair of 2-run deficits to beat the Angels 6-4

Josh Smith put Texas ahead for the first time with a two-run single in the seventh inning and the Rangers overcame a pair of two-run deficits to beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-4

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • Associated Press

Jhonkensy Noel homers for the second straight game as the Guardians beat the Rangers 4-2

Jhonkensy Noel homered for the second straight game and Matthew Boyd pitched six effective innings for his first win in more than a year, helping the Cleveland Guardians beat the T...

AUGUST 25, 2024 • Associated Press

Heim, Taveras homer back-to-back to erase deficit in 4th as Rangers beat Red Sox 7-4

Jonah Heim and Leody Taveras homered back-to-back from the bottom of the order to erase a three-run deficit in the fourth inning, and the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 7-4

AUGUST 4, 2024 • Associated Press

Texas native Jake Rogers homers twice and Detroit Tigers beat Rangers 2-1

Jake Rogers homered twice, including a tiebreaking drive in the eighth inning, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 2-1 to get back to

JUNE 4, 2024 • Associated Press

Marcus Semien homers to break 8th-inning tie, Rangers beat Reds 2-1

Marcus Semien homered to break an eighth-inning tie, helping the Rangers beat the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 on Friday night

APRIL 27, 2024 • Associated Press

Seager's RBI groundout and Taveras RBI single lead the Rangers over the Tigers 9-7

Leody Taveras scored the go-ahead run on a fielder’s choice in the eighth inning and added an RBI single in the ninth to lead the Texas Rangers to a 9-7 victory over the Detroit Ti...

APRIL 18, 2024 • Associated Press

Lorenzen goes 5 innings in Texas debut as Rangers blank Tigers 1-0

Michael Lorenzen pitched five spotless innings in his Texas debut and three relievers completed a five-hit shutout as the Rangers topped the Detroit Tigers 1-0

APRIL 16, 2024 • Associated Press

Shea Langeliers hits 3 home runs, leads Athletics over Rangers 4-3

Shea Langeliers hit three home runs, including a two-run drive in the ninth inning that lifted the Oakland Athletics over the Texas Rangers 4-3

APRIL 10, 2024 • Associated Press

Takes loss Sunday Leclerc (0-1) took the loss Sunday, allowing four runs on one hit and three walks over two-thirds of an inning against the Cubs.

Impact It wasn't a save situation, but there were troubling signs that recalled the bullpen struggles of 2023, when Leclerc lost the closer's job early on. Leclerc, who's had an issue with free passes during his career, has walked five over 1.2 innings thus far and allowed runs in each of his first two outings. He was the victim of an incorrect call by an umpire on Opening Day, but Sunday was all on him.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Disputed foul tip that put Rangers behind in opener not reviewable. Heim makes up for miscue

Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim was going down to block a low pitch when he heard the ball tip off the bat and saw it change directions

MARCH 29, 2024 • Associated Press