25-Homer Slugger to Undergo Season-Ending Hip Surgery
Athletics left fielder Tyler Soderstrom will undergo hip surgery, ending his 2026 season prematurely.
Left fielder Tyler Soderstrom, the Athletics' 25-homer slugger, will undergo hip surgery, halting his 2026 season prematurely, according to MLB.com's Martin Gallegos. Soderstrom experienced a breakout in 2025 and continued to perform well in 2026, despite injuries weighing on his season. Initially sidelined at the end of June due to a hip impingement, he returned to action after five weeks.
However, his troubles resurfaced on August 16, leading to another stint on the injured list. Soderstrom has been a standout hitter for the Athletics, contributing 19 homers and an .810 OPS with 56 RBIs this season. His absence will be minimal, provided he returns before the start of the next season. The Athletics' depth in the outfield has thinned, with Denzel Clarke still on the injured list, Brent Rooker opting out for 2026, and Zack Gelof emerging as the most likely starter.
Gelof, who transitioned from infield to outfield, has had a stellar season with a .827 OPS. Other outfield options include Carlos Cortes and Lawrence Butler, with the team potentially resorting to these players in right-handed pitching situations.
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