Zack Gelof - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

A's gave Gelof an opportunity, and he's running with it Zack Gelof was at a crossroads with the Athletics. His breakout 2023 rookie campaign felt so far in the rearview mirror, looking more like a...

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Bassitt, Beavers and Taveras help the Orioles avoid a sweep with a 2-1 win over the Athletics

Chris Bassitt pitched six solid innings in relief and Leody Taveras threw out the potential tying run at the plate in the seventh to lift the Baltimore Orioles to a 2-1 win over th...

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Nick Kurtz's 2-run triple highlights a 3-run fifth as the Athletics edge the Orioles 4-3

Nick Kurtz hit a two-run triple in the fifth inning, and the Athletics edged the Baltimore Orioles 4-3

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Last Night in Baseball: Athletics Annihilate the Phillies

The Athletics blew out the Phillies, the Cubs had a seven-run inning, the Yankees won their sixth consecutive series, the Marlins walked it...

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: Athletics Annihilate the Phillies

Starts again, goes deep Gelof went 2-for-5 with a home run, a triple, three total RBI and two total runs against the Phillies in a 12-1 win Thursday.

Impact Gelof didn't reach in either of his first two plate appearances, but he smacked a run-scoring triple in the fifth inning and followed that with a two-run homer in the seventh. The 26-year-old started for the seventh time in the A's past eight games, and he's delivered a .321 batting average with two home runs, six RBI, six runs and a stolen base during that span. Gelof has gotten starts at second base and third base as well as in center field, and he may be playing his way into a permanent roster spot even after Max Muncy (hand) and Denzel Clarke (foot) return from the injured list.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ginn goes 8 innings and Gelof hits one of four A's homers in 12-1 rout of Phillies

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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Blasts homer in win Gelof went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Sunday's 7-1 victory over the Guardians.

Impact Gelof jumped on a Parker Messick slider, crushing a 429-foot homer in the fifth inning to give the Athletics a lead they wouldn't relinquish. With Denzel Clarke (foot) injured, Gelof has seen opportunities in center field against left-handed pitching and has shown flashes of productivity, driving in three runs across two starts in the series against the Guardians. Overall, the 26-year-old is hitting .250/.286/.425 with two homers, a double, seven RBI, eight runs and two stolen bases across 44 plate appearances in 2026.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas, Gelof, Soderstrom each hit a HR as Athletics beat Guardians 7-1

Colby Thomas, Zack Gelof and Tyler Soderstrom homered to back a strong start by Aaron Civale and the Athletics beat the Cleveland Guardian 7-1 on Sunday to avoid a series sweep

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Hoskins and DeLauter power the Guardians past the Athletics 8-5

Rhys Hoskins homered and drove in three runs, Chase DeLauter went 4 for 4 with two RBIs and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Athletics 8-5

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Bobby Witt Jr. hits 3-run homer in 10th to lift Royals over Athletics 4-1 for 4th straight win

Bobby Witt Jr. hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning, Salvador Perez had a solo shot and the Kansas City Royals beat the Athletics 4-1 for their fourth straight victory

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

Launches first home run Gelof went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and an additional run scored in Friday's 8-1 victory over the Rangers.

Impact The 26-year-old picked up a fourth start in five games with Denzel Clarke (foot) on the injured list and finally got his bat going Friday, clubbing a two-run home run in the ninth inning to close out the scoring. Gelof may continue to get regular playing time in the short term with Clarke on the shelf, but he isn't likely to generate much fantasy upside given his lack of success since posting an .841 OPS as a rookie in 2023.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Cortes leads Athletics' homer barrage in 8-1 win over Rangers

Athletics DH Carlos Cortes’ two-home run game included one of three hit off Texas’ Nathan Eovaldi during seven pitches to the game’s first four batters as the A’s beat the Rangers...

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Not in Wednesday's lineup Gelof is not in the lineup for Wednesday's tilt in Seattle.

Impact Gelof started each of the previous three games, including the last two in center field while Denzel Clarke (foot) was unavailable. Clarke was placed on the 10-day injured list earlier Wednesday, but Gelof will begin the series finale on the bench while Lawrence Butler shifts over to center field.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies two RBI in loss Gelof went 1-for-3 with a two-RBI double and a run scored in Sunday's loss to the White Sox.

Impact Gelof drew the start in right field and contributed with a two-RBI double in the seventh inning before being pinch hit for Jeff McNeil in the ninth. The double marked Gelof's first RBI of the campaign after opening the season at Triple-A Las Vegas and being recalled April 10. The 26-year-old has seen minimal playing time thus far, going 2-for-8 (.250) across seven MLB appearances.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

First career outfield appearance Gelof is starting in right field and batting seventh Tuesday versus the Rangers.

Impact Tuesday's game be Geldof's first career regular season appearance in the outfield at the major league level. The typical second baseman got work in the outfield during spring training as well as a few games of work in Triple-A Las Vegas after failing to make the Opening Day roster.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics slugger Brent Rooker placed on IL with oblique strain, ending his 213-game streak

Athletics outfielder/designated hitter Brent Rooker was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with an oblique strain

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Rooker (oblique strain) to IL; A's summon Gelof in his stead NEW YORK – After an incredible run of good health throughout Spring Training, the Athletics were dealt a tough blow on Thursday with an earl...

APRIL 10 • MLB.COM

Recalled from Triple-A The Athletics recalled Gelof from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.

Impact He's taking the roster spot of the injured Brent Rooker (oblique). Gelof was slashing a blistering .366/.519/.732 with four home runs, three steals and a 13:7 BB:K at hitter-friendly Las Vegas. While those numbers are encouraging, Gelof's .205/.264/.348 line with a 36.1 percent strikeout rate since 2024 with the A's is not. He could see some action at designated hitter and/or second base while Rooker is out.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Gelof optioned to Triple-A to continue outfield transition MESA, Ariz. -- The early looks at Zack Gelof as an outfielder looked promising this spring, and he will continue his development at the new...

MARCH 21 • MLB.COM

Fails to make Opening Day roster The Athletics optioned Gelof to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.

Impact The 26-year-old had a delayed start to spring training while completing his rehab from surgery to repair a dislocated right shoulder, and he went 5-for-18 with a double, three walks and four strikeouts in six Cactus League games. Gelof posted an .840 OPS in 69 games as a rookie in 2023, but he's scuffled to a .612 OPS the past two seasons and played in just 30 MLB games last year due to injuries and ineffectiveness.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Seeing action in center field Gelof started in center field and went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Sunday's Cactus League loss to the Guardians.

Impact After a delayed start to game action this spring while recovering from surgery last September to repair a dislocated right shoulder, Gelof has received regular playing time, with Sunday marking the first time he's manned center field. The 26-year-old has never played the outfield at the big-league level and has logged just one appearance there in the minor leagues, but with Jeff McNeil entrenched as the everyday second baseman, the Athletics are exploring ways to expand Gelof's defensive versatility. Coming off an injury-riddled 2025 in which he slashed .174/.230/.272 across 30 MLB games, Gelof could begin the 2026 season at Triple-A Las Vegas, though building up his ability to handle multiple positions could help him carve out opportunities with the big-league club.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Gelof, center fielder? A's utility man embracing new chance GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Zack Gelof did a double take as he walked by a video board inside the Athletics' clubhouse at Hohokam Stadium that listed...

MARCH 16 • MLB.COM

Pair of hits in spring debut Gelof (shoulder) started at designated hitter and went 2-for-4 with an RBI double in Monday's Cactus League win over the Reds.

Impact Gelof was slow-played to open the spring after undergoing surgery last September to repair a dislocated left shoulder, but he made his Cactus League debut Monday and started hot with an RBI double in his first at-bat that left the bat at 107.9 mph. After showing flashes of greatness during his rookie 2023 campaign, the 26-year-old has struggled to recapture that form and is coming off an injury-riddled 2025 in which he slashed .174/.230/.272 across 30 MLB games. A strong finish to spring training could improve his chances of making the big-league roster, though it's still quite possible that Gelof opens the 2026 season with Triple-A Las Vegas.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

After long rehab, Gelof is back - and battling for a spot in crowded A's infield GOODYEAR, Ariz. – The path to the Opening Day roster for Zack Gelof was supposed to be a slow climb. Instead, it took a sudden leap forward...

MARCH 10 • MLB.COM

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