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Elvis Andrus, Jed Lowrie Done For The Season

By TC Zencka | September 27, 2021 at 11:25am CDT

Sept. 27: Andrus is meeting with noted orthopedic surgeon Keith Meister after being diagnosed with a fractured fibula in his left leg, per Shayna Rubin of the San Jose Mercury News. At this point, there’s no indication of damage to any ligaments or tendons, so the A’s tentatively expect him to be ready for Spring Training 2022.

Sept. 26: The Athletics have placed infielders Elvis Andrus and Jed Lowrie on the 10-day injured list, per the team. To fill their roster spots, Sam Moll has been reinstated from the paternity list and Vimael Machin was recalled from Triple-A.

That’ll close the books on the 2021 season for Andrus and Lowrie, the A’s middle infield for much of the year. Josh Harrison and Tony Kemp line up in the middle today for the A’s.

For Lowrie, it was without a doubt a bounce-back campaign just in terms of staying healthy enough to play in 139 games and step to the plate 512 times. In terms of his production, it wasn’t his best campaign. Lowrie hit just .245/.318/.398 with 14 long balls.

Andrus was a surprise choice as a replacement for Marcus Semien this year, but he not only kept the job, but he started 141 games at short for the A’s. He hit just .243/.294/.320 over 541 plate appearances, however. That’s good for just a 72 wRC+, leaving plenty of room to second guess Oakland’s decision to make Andrus their regular shortstop.

Machin has been an extra man in the infield for the A’s the past two seasons, though his playing time has been limited. The 28-year-old has a .176/.265/.198 line across 103 plate appearances over the past two seasons.

Moll will head back to the bullpen. He has made six scoreless appearances on the year covering 7 2/3 innings.

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  1. hd-electraglide

    1 year ago

    Would Elvis & Jed be eligible for playoffs, that is if the A’s somehow pull off a miracle and make it?

    Reply
    • nstale

      1 year ago

      Elvis broke his leg, he won’t be back until next year

      Reply
      • hd-electraglide

        1 year ago

        Have not heard that. What I read this morning, thought it was his ankle. Either way, that’s bad

        Reply
        • erauber

          1 year ago

          Confirmed fractured fibula

        • Fever Pitch Guy

          1 year ago

          Thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.

    • formerdraftpick

      1 year ago

      If he was Cole Beasley, he might be able to do it. But it’s a wrap on Elvis. He’s left the building.

      Reply
  2. Johnny Boy

    1 year ago

    Jed had a good year IMO. Although Bwar hates his defense, he hit decent enough. Not bad for a comeback at his age following the Mets situation.

    Reply
    • mlb1225

      1 year ago

      Baseball Savant really likes Lowrie. Only stats he isn’t above average in is sprint speed and outs above average.

      Reply
    • A'sfaninUK

      1 year ago

      .245/.318/.398 is not “decent enough” – maybe if you like losing. A’s could have had Nelson Cruz at DH this whole time.

      Reply
  3. A'sfaninUK

    1 year ago

    For all the talk (mostly by Mets fans) about Lowrie’s “comeback” this year, he sure was underwhelming and kind of terrible at the plate. That .245/.318/.398 slash is MISERABLE.

    All that “Lowrie owes the Mets money” talk was for nothing, yeah he played a lot but we found out he’s absolutely cooked as a MLB hitter. He should try Japan next year. A’s might actually win all these games now Melvin cant play Lowrie and Andrus everyday as they do almost nothing at the plate.

    Reply
    • mlb1225

      1 year ago

      That’s far from miserable. He he’s been a league average bat in terms of wOBA, wRC+, OPS+, OPS. If you want miserable, take a look at Kevin Newman. Essentially a good defensive shortstop version of post 2017 Chris Davis.

      Reply
      • Ron Tingley

        1 year ago

        I like your comment

        Reply
    • mlb1225

      1 year ago

      That’s far from miserable. He’s about league average in the eyes of OPS, OPS+, wOBA, and wRC+. If you want miserable, take a look at Kevin Newman. He’s essentially been post-2017 Chris Davis this year, but with a good glove at shortstop.

      Reply
      • Ron Tingley

        1 year ago

        I like your comment.

        Reply
  4. Pete LaCock

    1 year ago

    AsFaninUK is not a real A’s fan and doesnt speak for A’s fans.

    Reply
  5. jessaumodesto

    1 year ago

    Season ending injuries

    Reply
  6. beknighted

    1 year ago

    Ladies and gentlemen, Elvis has left the season

    Reply
    • tstats

      1 year ago

      SHOOT

      Reply
      • Curly Was The Smart Stooge

        1 year ago

        Elvis & Jed sound like 2/3rds of a gospel group. It’s uncanny how TB & Oak keep in contenders stride the way they do, by hiring border line players. I’m impressed.

        Reply
  7. TikTok Influencer

    1 year ago

    I don’t get why he keeps getting called up. Machine is not that good.

    Reply
    • missing the moustaches

      1 year ago

      I was hoping Nick Allen would get a cup of coffee.

      Reply
  8. Rsox

    1 year ago

    Lowrie was a nice story and had a decent bounce back season. We’ll see if he tries to comeback next year with Oakland or someone else or if he decides to hang it up after one last good season.

    Andrus has had his worst offensive season since 2014 so i’m sure he’s happy to see it end. The A’s are never really in a position to eat money but maybe they could pay down their end of his contract (Texas is paying half next season) and try to trade him or just release him and take the hit. It’s possible he could come back next year and look like his 2019 self but i don’t know if i would expect that if i were the A”s

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