José Leclerc Shut Down, Set for Shoulder Surgery

Athletics pitcher José Leclerc has been shut down and is scheduled to undergo right shoulder surgery by Dr. Keith Meister in Dallas in the upcoming weeks. Leclerc has been on the injured list since April 23 due to a right lat strain, and despite attempting to play catch, instability in his shoulder prevented further throwing. Manager Mark Kotsay expressed hope for a swift recovery for the 31-year-old, who signed a one-year, $10 million contract in January and posted a 6.00 ERA with eight strikeouts over nine innings in 10 appearances this season. Leclerc has a career 3.34 ERA and 41 saves over 360 games.