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A's Injury Crisis Threatens Playoff Push | Oakland News
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- Jul 5, 2026
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Summary
The A’s are reeling from a brutal injury wave that’s derailed their AL West lead and pushed them to fourth—still in the Wild Card hunt, but with mounting pressure. Zack Gelof’s 24-game hitting streak ended, Brent Rooker’s season is over after knee surgery, and Jacob Wilson and Tyler Soderstrom are sidelined. Now Shea Langeliers is out with a thumb contusion, forcing Jonah Heim into the catcher’s role. With Cortes needing to step up after a recent slump, the A’s playoff hopes rest on him and others stepping into the void—because without their stars, this team’s survival hinges on grit, resilience, and unexpected heroes. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cbb133bb2629a432