Oakland Athletics outfielder Zack Gelof leaves Thursday night’s game against the Detroit Tigers in the third inning after appearing to injure his right knee during a defensive play. With the game scoreless and Gelof leading off the third, Zach McKinstry lifts a ball toward the left-field line off pitcher Jack Perkins. Gelof runs deep into foul territory and slides to make the catch, but his right knee impacts a section of left-field fencing that juts outward. He exits early following the collision. The Athletics ultimately lose the game 4-1 to the Tigers.
Yahoo Sports reports that Gelof is set to have an MRI after the injury. The injury occurs on the play when his knee hits the fence in foul territory while making the sliding catch. The reports focus on the immediate circumstances of the collision and Gelof’s early departure from the game, with additional medical evaluation expected after testing.
