Right-handed pitcher Luis Severino of Team A placed on 15-day disabled list due to oblique muscle strain
In a setback for the Oakland Athletics, right-handed pitcher Luis Severino was placed on the 15-day injured list on August 10, 2025, due to a left oblique strain. The injury, which had been managed while Severino was pitching, worsened after his last start on August 5.
Severino has enjoyed a decent run in his past five starts, boasting a record of 4-1, an ERA of 2.93, and 30 strikeouts over 27 2/3 innings. However, the injury has put a halt to his impressive streak.
The exact severity of Severino's oblique strain is yet to be fully determined. The Athletics plan to conduct additional imaging once they return from their current road series to clarify the injury further. If the strain is more serious than a Grade 1 (mild strain), it could potentially sideline Severino for the remainder of the 2025 season, given the Athletics are out of playoff contention.
Currently, the expected recovery time for a Grade 1 oblique strain usually ranges from 2 to 6 weeks. However, a more severe strain would extend this. The recovery period could vary depending on how the follow-up imaging results guide treatment and rehabilitation.
In the meantime, the Athletics have called up left-hander Hogan Harris as Severino’s replacement on the active roster during his absence.
It's worth noting that Severino's current contract with the Athletics does not include an extension beyond next season. After his recent performances, Severino's record for the season now stands at 6-11 with a 4.82 ERA. The Athletics' focus on long-term commitments may not extend to Severino unless he agrees to an extension.
Severino signed a $67 million, three-year contract with the Athletics in December, a deal made in anticipation of the Athletics' scheduled move to Las Vegas in 2028. However, the Athletics have not offered a new contract to Severino that matches or exceeds the largest contract they have given to any other player.
The Athletics have also made significant long-term commitments to players like Brent Rooker ($60 million over five years) and Lawrence Butler ($65.5 million over seven years). However, these contracts have not been extended to Severino. The Athletics have not announced any plans to trade Severino either.
Severino has the option to opt out after next season, but it remains to be seen whether he will exercise this option or agree to an extension with the Athletics. The Athletics' scheduled move to Las Vegas in 2028 has not affected the contract negotiations with Severino.
The Athletics will be hoping for a speedy recovery for Severino, who has been a valuable addition to their roster. In the meantime, they will rely on their other players and the recently called-up Hogan Harris to fill the void left by Severino's injury.
- The ongoing injury of Luis Severino, the Oakland Athletics' right-handed pitcher, might impact the team's news as his recovery period could potentially last for the rest of the 2025 season.
- In Canadian cities like Toronto, baseball fans might be aware of the MLB updates regarding Luis Severino, given his significant impact on the Athletics' pitching lineup.
- As part of the Athletics' legal obligations, Severino's contract specifies that he can opt out after the upcoming season, raising questions about his future with the team.
- The arts of sports journalism in Canada and beyond will undoubtedly touch upon the developments in the Severino case, particularly discussing the potential impact on the Athletics' performance and contract negotiations.
