Mark Kotsay has spent five seasons managing the Athletics, and this year’s injury trouble has stood apart from anything he has dealt with in that stretch. The club opened the season carrying real expectations, only to see its plans disrupted as players went down.
The result
The Athletics’ early-season outlook has been reshaped by injuries, with Kotsay describing the situation Monday as unprecedented in his time at the helm. What began as a season with optimism has instead become a test of the club’s depth and day-to-day resilience.
Kotsay said the volume of injuries is unlike anything he has encountered during his five years in the manager’s office. The challenge now is keeping the room steady while the roster absorbs the losses.
