Athletics left-hander Jeffrey Springs leaves his start against the Minnesota Twins after reporting right hip discomfort. According to the game account, Springs finishes only two innings before exiting in the second. He allows three runs in the first inning, then signals toward the dugout early in the second while facing Austin Martin with runners on and one out. Springs visits the mound two pitches into the at-bat before coming out of the game.
The reports also note that Springs has struggled over his recent outings. After an early-season strong start, he has posted a winless stretch over his last 17 starts, going 0–9 with a 7.71 ERA, according to the Yahoo Sports account. The available coverage does not provide additional specifics on the diagnosis, timetable for return, or whether the discomfort is expected to affect a subsequent start. The A’s continue the game without Springs, and the next step depends on further medical evaluation.
