Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Shea Langeliers torn meniscus may end 2026 season
Shea Langeliers, the catcher for the Oakland Athletics, has torn his meniscus in his right knee.
This injury might make him miss the rest of the 2026 season.
The team and Langeliers are deciding whether he should have surgery.
If he does, he will be out for the rest of the year.
This injury also means he won't be traded before the August 3 deadline.
The Athletics have had a tough season with many injuries and a struggling pitching staff.
Langeliers has been one of their best players, hitting well and playing great defense.
Without him, another catcher named Jonah Heim will play more games.
Many teams were interested in trading for Langeliers, but now those plans are likely over.
Shea Langeliers tore his meniscus in his right knee while running the bases.
The injury may end his 2026 season, with surgery being the likely option.
Langeliers is hitting .263 with 23 home runs and 51 RBIs this season.
The Oakland Athletics have struggled with injuries and a poor pitching staff.
Jonah Heim will take over as the primary catcher for the rest of the season.
- Who
- Shea Langeliers, Oakland Athletics catcher
- What
- Torn meniscus in right knee
- When
- Injury sustained during the 2026 season
- Where
- Oakland Athletics
- Why
- Injury occurred while running the bases
Surgery Option
Rehabilitation Option
Treatment Choice
Surgery Option
Shea Langeliers is expected to undergo surgery, which would sideline him for the rest of the 2026 season.
Rehabilitation Option
Langeliers could potentially opt for rehabilitation instead of surgery, though this is less likely given the severity of the injury.
- Injury
- Torn meniscus in right knee
- Age
- 28
- Team
- Oakland Athletics
- Position
- Catcher
- 2026 Season Stats
- .263/.332/.497, 23 HR, 51 RBI
- Defensive Performance
- 11 baserunners caught stealing out of 35 attempts
- Trade Deadline
- August 3
- Replacement Catcher
- Jonah Heim