The Oakland A’s latest injury updates feature a short-term bump, but a big long-term positive.
The A’s were without CF Ramon Laureano on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Laureano got the day off amid a right thumb issue — he could have played if needed, but with the team getting an off-day Monday they took the chance to give him some extended rest, reports insider Martin Gallegos.
Laureano’s thumb has been an issue on and off throughout the homestand, adds Alex Coffey of The Athletic. Still, in nine games at the Coliseum he went 10-for-32 with four homers, a double, six walks, and an 1.