Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof to have hand surgery, start season on injured list

Athletics' Jacob Wilson celebrates with Zack Gelof (20) and Gio Urshela (13) after hitting a three run home run against the Seattle Mariners during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Monday, March 17, 2025, in Mesa Ariz.

Athletics' Jacob Wilson celebrates with Zack Gelof (20) and Gio Urshela (13) after hitting a three run home run against the Seattle Mariners during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Monday, March 17, 2025, in Mesa Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)


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MESA, Ariz. — Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof is scheduled for surgery on his right hand and will begin the season on the injured list. Gelof suffered a hamate bone fracture and Dr. Steven Shin in Los Angeles will handle the procedure Monday. Manager Mark Kotsay made the announcement at spring training. The infielder was hit by a pitch from Cleveland reliever Paul Sewald on Wednesday and underwent an MRI on Saturday.

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