The A's reliever Jose Leclerc will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery after being out since April 23 due to a lat strain. Signed to a $10 million contract, Leclerc's injury means he will remain on the 60-day injured list and become a free agent after the World Series. The A's, while seeking to improve their pitching staff to contend for a Wild Card spot, have struggled significantly and are now one of the worst teams in the American League. Leclerc's performance prior to the injury was disappointing, with a 4.32 ERA last season, despite his notable strikeout rate.
Leclerc has been out since April 23 with a lat strain and will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery, confirming his placement on the 60-day injured list.
The A's signed Leclerc to a $10MM contract to avoid grievances regarding revenue sharing; however, none of their pitching investments have produced positive results.
In 10 appearances, Leclerc allowed six runs and recorded eight strikeouts over nine innings, significantly underwhelming considering his previous performance history.
With a 3.27 earned run average spanning eight seasons with the Rangers, Leclerc's career stats included a notable 2.68 ERA in their World Series-winning season.
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