Injuries Hit A's Hard But New Stars Rise | MLB News

The A’s looked like playoff contenders early, but a brutal injury wave—knocking out key players like Rooker, Langeliers, Kurtz, and Soderstrom—left them scrambling. With Denzel Clarke sidelined, Henry Bolte stepped into center field and now leads off daily, proving his bat is worth the spot. Carlos Cortes is heating up again, hitting .273 in the last week, while Lawrence Butler’s power surge (.375 in seven days) is turning heads. Despite the chaos, this unexpected lineup spark has given the team hope—and proof they’ve got depth to rebuild around.

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