UPDATE: Oakland Athletics’ reliever José Leclerc, who has been sidelined since April 23, underwent successful surgery on his right shoulder on July 25. The procedure was performed by Dr. Keith Meister in Arlington, Texas, according to the Athletics.
The club confirmed that Leclerc, 31, will remain in Dallas for rehabilitation as he works towards a comeback. This is significant for the A’s, as Leclerc was a key part of their bullpen after signing a one-year, $10 million contract in January.
In his limited time on the mound this season, Leclerc appeared in 10 games, recording a 6.00 ERA with eight strikeouts over just nine innings. His performance was below expectations, but the team remains hopeful for his recovery.
Leclerc has a career record of 12-21 with 41 saves and a 3.34 ERA in 369 1/3 innings across 360 games since entering the league with the Texas Rangers in 2016. His ability to bounce back from this surgery will be crucial for the A’s as they navigate the remainder of the season.
As the Athletics look to rebuild, fans are eager to see how Leclerc’s rehabilitation progresses and whether he will return to form. Updates on his recovery are anticipated in the coming weeks, making this a developing story to watch closely.
Stay tuned for further updates on José Leclerc’s recovery and the implications for the Athletics’ pitching staff as the season unfolds.