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Athletics Prospects Leo De Vries and Jamie Arnold Out Indefinitely After Injuries
Leo De Vries is set for shoulder surgery, and Jamie Arnold faces an eight-month recovery after a 107 mph line drive to the face.
Athletics prospects Leo De Vries and Jamie Arnold are out indefinitely with significant injuries, dealing a major blow to the organization's farm system. Both players are expected to be core contributors when the franchise moves to the Strip in 2028.
Top prospect Leo De Vries will undergo labrum surgery on his right shoulder next week in Arlington, Texas. The 19-year-old infielder, acquired in the trade that sent Mason Miller to San Diego, faces an eight-month recovery timeline.
Pitcher Jamie Arnold, promoted to Triple-A Las Vegas on September 1, suffered intra-orbital and maxillary sinus fractures after being struck by a line drive Tuesday night. His mother, Dawn, posted on social media that he is doing well.
Injuries have plagued both the major league roster and minor league pipeline, exacerbating the Athletics' recent struggles. The team currently sits in fourth place after falling from the top spot earlier this season.
While Arnold's recovery timeline remains unclear, De Vries hopes to return to minor league play by May 2027. The club continues to view both players as essential components of their future roster in Las Vegas.
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