Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof (hand, ribs) played nine innings on Wednesday night for Triple-A Las Vegas, and as long as there were no issues, he should be ready to join the A's at some point this weekend against the Giants in Sacramento. Gelof has yet to play a game in the majors this season after surgery to repair a hamate fracture in his right hand. While he was working his way back from that surgery, he was shut down due to a stress reaction in his ribs. Gelof hit only .211 last season in 138 games, but he had 17 homers and 25 stolen bases with a .276 wOBA to still carry fantasy value. The 25-year-old is a key part of the team's young core, and he should return as the primary second baseman the rest of the season, joining an exciting young lineup once he's available.

Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof (ribs) is expected to play back-to-back full nine-inning games for Triple-A Las Vegas this week and could be activated from the 60-day injured list to make his 2025 season debut soon after that, according to MLB.com. If Gelof avoids a setback, there's a good chance he'll be available for the team's series in Sacramento that starts on Friday versus the San Francisco Giants. The 25-year-old has yet to play this year after initially fracturing the hamate bone in his right wrist in spring training that eventually required surgery. Then he suffered a stress reaction in his ribs in early May. Gelof is nearing his return, though, and should be scooped up in deep-mixed fantasy leagues by anyone that's looking for more power and speed from the second base position. The former second-rounder hit 17 homers and stole 25 bags in 138 games in 2024.

Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof (ribs) went 2-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI, three runs scored and a walk in his latest minor-league rehab game on Wednesday with Triple-A Las Vegas in a 13-2 victory over Triple-A Albuquerque. Gelof had surgery on March 24 to fix a fractured hamate bone in his right wrist before being shut down in late April with a stress reaction in his ribs. The 25-year-old is getting closer to making his 2025 season debut, but he might require another week or so of rehab games first. In nine rehab games with the Aviators, he has hit .217 (5-for-23) with two doubles, two RBI, two steals and 10 run scored in 33 plate appearances. The former second-round pick has 20-20 potential and should be the A's starting second baseman when he returns, making him plenty useful in mixed fantasy leagues. Gelof has hit .231 but with 31 homers and 39 RBI in 207 games in his first two MLB seasons.

Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof (hand, ribs) will remain on a Triple-A rehab assignment for at least another week, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Gelof hasn't played in the majors this season on account of multiple injuries. He suffered a broken hamate bone in his right hand during spring training and then succumbed to a stress reaction in his ribs while on a rehab assignment in May. The 25-year-old has played nine games during his current rehab stint and batted .217/.424/.304 with two steals, nine walks, and five strikeouts. In his first full major league season last year, Gelof hit an underwhelming .211/.270/.362 with an American League-worst 188 strikeouts over 547 plate appearances. However, he did amass 17 home runs and 25 steals. Luis Urias has been the A's primary option at the keystone, but Gelof should take over that role when he makes his season debut.

Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof (hand, ribs) went 0-for-1 with two walks, two stolen bases and two runs scored in his first minor-league rehab game on Tuesday night with Triple-A Las Vegas as the designated hitter and leadoff man for the Aviators in a 7-0 shutout win over Triple-A Sugar Land. Gelof is getting closer to making his 2025 debut after suffering a fractured hamate bone in his right hand back in spring training in mid-March. The 25-year-old would have already returned by now, but then he suffered a stress reaction in his ribs last month. When the former second-rounder is cleared to return to the big leagues, he's expected to take over starting second base duties from Luis Urias. The Virginia product led the league with 188 strikeouts in 2024 but also hit 17 bombs and stole 25 bags in 138 games. Gelof's power/speed combo at least makes him valuable as a middle infielder in deep mixed leagues.

Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof (hand, ribs) will start a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday with Triple-A Las Vegas and will serve as the Aviators' designated hitter, according to MLB.com's Martin Gallegos. Gelof has been out of action since mid-March in spring training when he fractured the hamate bone in his right hand, and then the 25-year-old suffered a stress reaction in his ribs while on a rehab assignment last month. He has yet to play for the A's in 2025, but barring another setback on his current rehab assignment, it's possible that he'll be back with the big-league squad by next week. Once he's back, Gelof will have a shot to take over starting duties at second base in Sacramento. Gelof hit 14 bombs and stole 14 bags in 69 games in his rookie season in 2023. He struck out a league-high 188 times in 2024 but added 17 homers and 25 steals in 138 games, so the power/speed upside is intriguing.

Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof (ribs) is expected to begin a rehab assignment this week, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. He's already had to fight through multiple injuries in 2025, as the stress fracture in his ribs occurred while on a rehab stint to recover from hamate bone surgery that he underwent in March. The 25-year-old will fit in nicely with a young Athletics lineup that is taking a huge step forward this year. The youngster is coming off of a 2024 season where he hit 17 home runs and stole 25 bases, and his power could play up even more in Sutter Health Park. However, it also wouldn't be surprising if he struggled out of the gate, as the recovery from hamate bone surgery has a reputation for sapping power from hitters. Only time will tell but expect to see Gelof activated by the end of the month.

Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof (ribs, wrist) is making progress in his recovery from a stress reaction in his ribs. He could start a rehab assignment next week, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Gelof hasn't played at all this season on account of multiple injuries. He began the year on the shelf while recovering from right wrist surgery, and then Gelof's Triple-A rehab stint was halted May 5 because of his rib injury. Gelof appeared in 138 games, swatted 17 home runs and stole 25 bases last season, but the 25-year-old could only muster a .211/.270/.362 line in 547 trips to the plate. The Athletics have mostly turned to Luis Urias at the keystone this year in Gelof's absence. Urias has batted a decent .250/.336/.417 with six homers in 132 plate appearances.

Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof (ribs, wrist) was pulled from his minor-league rehab assignment du to a stress reaction in his ribs and has been shut down from swinging for the time being, according to MLB.com's Martin Gallegos. Gelof was forced to start the 2025 season on the injured list after having surgery on his right wrist, but he had started a rehab assignment in the minors last week. The 25-year-old went 1-for-7 with an RBI, two runs scored, a walk and two strikeouts in just three rehab games with Triple-A Las Vegas before suffering a new injury. Stress reactions can be quite serious, so there's no telling how long he'll be shut down from swinging a bat, or when he'll be able to return to his rehab assignment. Depending on how long Gelof is away from Vegas, he might not be able to make his season debut for the A's until June.

Athletics infielder Zack Gelof (wrist) appears to be inching closer to a return to the field. Gelof hasn't played at all this season after suffering a right wrist injury during spring training. As a result, Gelof underwent surgery, which has kept him sidelined until now. Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said Gelof could begin a rehab assignment as early as next Tuesday. The expectation is Gelof is going to need around 35-40 at-bats before returning to the A's roster. That means, Gelof will probably be on a rehab assignment for around two weeks. Fantasy managers should expect him back in the fold around mid-May. Until then, Luis Urias figures to be the primary option at second base.

Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof (hand) and relief pitcher Michel Otanez (shoulder) were both officially placed on the injured list. Neither of these come as a surprise, with Gelof undergoing surgery to repair a broken hamate bone earlier this week. He's likely to be held out for six to eight weeks and will be a risky stash for fantasy purposes. Returning from a fractured hamate bone has been tricky for hitters looking to regain their power in the past. Otanez is dealing with a right shoulder impingement, and there is no current timetable for his return. When healthy, he will be a high-leverage option out of the bullpen to bridge the gap to Mason Miller in the ninth.

The Athletics announced that second baseman Zack Gelof (hand) had successful surgery on his right hamate bone in Los Angeles on Monday. Dr. Steven Shin performed the procedure on Gelof's right wrist, and the second baseman will start his rehab in West Sacramento this week. With the 25-year-old set to open the regular season on the injured list and miss six to eight weeks, prospect Max Muncy has made the Opening Day roster for the A's and should see regular playing time at the keystone. In his first full season in the big leagues in 2024, Gelof struggled, hitting just .211 (105-for-497) with 17 homers, 49 RBI, 25 stolen bases and a league-leading 188 strikeouts in 138 games played. Now that he'll miss the first month of the season, he's likely only worth stashing in AL-only and dynasty formats. Muncy has above-average power and speed and could stick around as a utility infielder for the A's once Gelof returns.

Athletics infielder Zack Gelof (hand) is unfortunately going to start the season on the injured list. Gelof will undergo surgery to repair a hamate bone fracture in his right hand. The A's haven't given a timetable on Gelof, but often times players with this procedure miss close to two months. This is obviously a frustrating blow to the A's considering Gelof is a promising young infielder. The 25-year-old figures to be the primary option at second base once he's ready to play again. In the meantime, Luis Urias is likely to see a majority of the starts over at second base.

Athletics infielder Zack Gelof (hand) was pulled out of a game earlier this week after getting hit by a pitch on the right hand. He underwent X-rays that came back negative, so there doesn't appear to be anything seriously wrong with his hand. However, the A's are going to have Gelof undergo further testing because his hand hasn't shown any improvement since the incident. Fantasy managers should be prepared for Gelof possibly missing Opening Day on Thursday. The team is obviously going to wait and see how Gelof progresses over the next few days before making any final decisions.

X-rays have come back negative for Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof (hand) after he was it by a pitch on his right hand in a Cactus League game on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians. Gelof is dealing with a little bit of swelling on his hand, though, so he'll be held back from baseball activities on Thursday. The A's will re-evaluate the 25-year-old on Friday, but the team thinks he will be fine. It wouldn't be a surprise to see Gelof return to spring games this weekend, and he should be fine for Opening Day next week. The former second-rounder in 2021 out of the University of Virginia has hit .314 with two homers and eight RBI in 14 Cactus League games, but he's merely middle-infield depth in deep-mixed leagues after he hit just .211 with a league-high 188 strikeouts in only 138 games in 2024 in his sophomore season.

Athletics infielder Zack Gelof (hand) was removed early during Wednesday's spring training contest. Gelof was taken out of the contest after getting hit by a pitch on the hand. A's manager Mark Kotsay believes Gelof will be fine and said he was removed for precautionary reasons. However, the A's will have Gelof undergo X-rays to make sure there isn't any significant damage. There should be an update on his status at some point in the next day or two.

Oakland Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof was 1-for-5 with a grand slam in Oakland's rout of the Phillies. Gelof is now hitting .204 with 12 homers, 34 RBI, and 11 stolen bases. The batting average leaves something to be desired, but the 24-year-old has three homers, 11 RBI, and two steals already in July. He has shown the ability to hit for power and steal bases, but the batting average is a bit of a drain.

Oakland Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof continued to find his groove in Thursday's narrow loss to the visiting Kansas City Royals, clobbering his eighth home run of the year. It was also a third consecutive game with a homer for Gelof, who knocked a two-run shot to center field off Royals right-hander Seth Lugo to tie the game at two runs apiece in the seventh inning. It's about time for fantasy managers to think about adding Gelof from waiver wires where he may be available, considering the 24-year-old former top prospect was a second-half hero in 2023 and is now hitting a healthy .263 (15-for-57) with five round-trippers, four doubles, 10 RBI, and three stolen bases in the month of June to get his batting average back up over the Mendoza line (.202) on the season as a whole.

Oakland A's second baseman Zack Gelof had a big night in a 7-5 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. Gelof went 2-for-4 with a homer, a stolen base, two runs, and three RBI to help power Oakland to the win. The 24-year-old infielder has struggled in 2024, hitting .195 with six homers, 20 runs, 18 RBI, and eight steals across 200 at-bats for the A's. That said, he is showing signs of life at the plate of late, hitting .280 over his past seven contests. Fantasy gamers should continue to monitor Gelof as a potential waiver add if he continues his recent strong play.

The Oakland Athletics reinstated second baseman Zack Gelof (oblique) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and also recalled left-hander Brady Basso from Double-A Midland. In corresponding moves, the team optioned left-hander Easton Lucas and outfielder Lawrence Butler to Triple-A Las Vegas. Gelof is right back at second base on Tuesday and is hitting sixth in the order against Houston Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco. The 24-year-old was out for around three weeks with an oblique strain but will now return to being Oakland's regular second baseman, even though he was hitting just .196/.260/.337 with three home runs, seven RBI and four stolen bases in 92 at-bats before landing on the IL. Gelof has never faced Blanco in his young career.