March 26, 2025
ANALYSISGelof underwent surgery Monday to address a fractured hamate bone in his right wrist, and while an official timeline hasn't been provided by the team, procedures of this sort typically entail a 6-to-8-week recovery, per
Jason Burke of SI.com. His injury clears the way for 2021 first-round pick
Max Muncy to be included on the Opening Day roster, though it's not clear if the 22-year-old will step in as Gelof's direct replacement at second base. The Athletics could also use
Max Schuemann at the position.