Athletics’ Miguel Andujar Faces Injury setback

⁢ ​ Updated June ⁣3,⁤ 2024
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Oakland Athletics’ ‌infielder Miguel Andujar is⁢ likely headed to the injured list after experiencing discomfort ⁤in‌ his ​right oblique during Sunday’s 8-4 loss to the ‍Toronto Blue Jays. ‌Manager ‌Mark Kotsay announced ​the ​news⁤ following the game.

The ⁤Athletics reported that Andujar,30,sustained ‍the injury while⁣ swinging. He will undergo ⁣an MRI on Monday to ‌assess the extent of the⁣ damage and determine a timeline for his ‍return. The team hopes for a quick⁤ recovery for the veteran player.

Andujar exited the game in the fifth⁤ inning, with Max ‌Schuemann taking his place​ at⁢ third base. Earlier in the inning, ​Andujar reached base on​ a fielder’s choice and subsequently scored on a double ‌by Luis urias.

Prior ⁤to the injury, Andujar had a productive day, going 0-for-2 with a ​walk ‍and ⁤a run scored. ​This season, he is batting⁣ .296 with three home⁣ runs and 20 RBIs,⁤ maintaining a .328 on-base ⁤percentage and a .402 slugging percentage over 46 games. His absence will be a blow to the Athletics’ ‌lineup.

Throughout his MLB career, ⁢Andujar holds ​a .276 batting average with 46 home runs and 199 RBIs across 419 regular-season games. He⁤ has played for⁣ the New York ⁣Yankees⁢ (2017-2022), ⁢Pittsburgh Pirates (2022-2023), and the Athletics ​(2024-present).

Andujar’s⁢ most notable​ season came in 2018 with the Yankees, where he finished second in ⁢the American League Rookie of the Year voting. That year, he batted .297 with 27 home​ runs and 92 RBIs ‍in 149 games, showcasing his potential‌ as a key offensive player.

What’s​ next

The ⁤Athletics are awaiting the results‌ of Andujar’s MRI to⁤ determine the severity of his oblique injury⁤ and ⁣the subsequent recovery plan.⁤ The team will need to adjust its lineup in the interim, hoping for a swift ​return of their ​valuable infielder.