MLB No. 2 Overall Prospect Gets Devastating News on Injury
Athletics shortstop and MLB No. 2 prospect Leo De Vries will reportedly undergo surgery on his anterior labrum.
Leo De Vries, the Athletics shortstop and second overall prospect in MLB, is set to undergo surgery for a torn anterior labrum, causing him to miss roughly eight months of play, according to Bill Moriarty of A's Farm. The injury surfaced early in the 2026 season when he strained his shoulder while sliding into a base, as reported by Jason Burke.
Despite playing through the pain for most of the campaign, De Vries finished strong with 13 home runs and 55 RBIs across 93 Double-A games. His batting average of .290 and on-base percentage of .378 demonstrated his offensive prowess, with an OPS of .836 that marked his best single-season showing since joining the Padres organization in 2024.
The Athletics acquired De Vries from the Padres during the 2025 trade deadline, along with pitching prospects Henry Baez, Eduarniel Nunez, and Braden Nett. As an 18-year-old, De Vries began his professional career in High-A before being called up to Double-A, where he posted a .910 OPS in the final 21 games of the season. De Vries, who turns 19 in May, could make his MLB debut as early as next season, pending a successful recovery from his injury.
The minor league season is unaffected by the ongoing MLB lockout, meaning De Vries could reach the major leagues before the year's end if he continues to perform well in the minors.
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