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Zack Gelof Placed on 10-Day Injured List After Hand Was Cleated, 24-Game Streak Ends

Persistent swelling after negative X-rays prompted the A’s to move Gelof to the injured list to clear a roster spot before a road trip.

Jun 21, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof (20) hits a double during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
Jun 14, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants infielder Matt Chapman (26) reacts after scoring a run on an RBI single hit by infielder Bryce Eldridge (not pictured) against the Chicago Cubs during the seventh inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Gelof left Tuesday’s game after Matt Chapman’s cleat stepped on his right hand at second base, an injury that ended his 24-game hitting streak and drew visible bleeding at the time.
  • Initial tests showed no fracture and no stitches were needed, but the team diagnosed a laceration and contusion and reported continued swelling and pain the day after the play.
  • The A’s announced on Thursday that Gelof would go on the 10-day injured list and recalled infielder Alika Williams to fill his roster spot.
  • The move removes a key versatile bat from Oakland’s lineup for the coming road trip and could be backdated to the June 23 injury date so Gelof could be eligible to return as soon as next weekend.
  • Gelof has hit .282/.336/.498 with 11 home runs, eight steals and about 2.2 WAR in 62 games this season, making his absence significant for a club that still has pitching and run-differential weaknesses.