The pitching depth for the Athletics is really being tested early on in the 2024 campaign. After placing Paul Blackburn on the injured list this morning, the club gave updates to reporter Martin Gallegos on a few other key injuries:
A’s injuries:
- Ken Waldichuk is having elbow surgery on Wednesday. A’s will give details after.
- Paul Blackburn will be in a walking boot for at least 2 weeks
- Alex Wood is back in Oakland to have his shoulder evaluated
- Luis Medina will throw 45 pitches in Arizona Wednesday— Martín Gallegos (@MartinJGallegos) May 13, 2024The Waldichuk news is the most disappointing outcome for the young lefty.