Shea Langeliers (knee) could miss rest of 2026 - NBC Sports

What the report says

NBCSports.com reported, citing ESPN’s Jeff Passan, that Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers has been diagnosed with a torn meniscus in his knee and may miss the rest of the 2026 season. According to the report, Langeliers was injured while running the bases during Friday’s game against the Minnesota Twins.

The Athletics had not decided at the time of the report whether Langeliers would have surgery to repair the tear. NBC Sports said that if he undergoes the procedure, his season would be over. The report described the injury as a major development for the 28-year-old catcher, who had been one of Oakland’s more notable names ahead of the trade deadline.

NBC Sports noted that Langeliers had drawn interest from other clubs, though the Athletics were not necessarily committed to trading him. The injury could therefore affect both Oakland’s roster planning and the broader trade market, especially if teams seeking catching help had been evaluating him as a possible target.

The report also framed the injury as significant for fantasy baseball managers because of Langeliers’ power production at a thin position. More broadly, a torn meniscus can vary in recovery time depending on the severity and treatment choice, making the Athletics’ pending decision on surgery central to how much time Langeliers could miss.