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A’s Place Ramon Laureano, Trevor May On Injured List

By Steve Adams | April 19, 2023 at 2:47pm CDT

The A’s announced a series of roster moves Wednesday, placing outfielder Ramon Laureano and righty Trevor May on the 10-day and 15-day injured lists, respectively. Laureano is dealing with a left groin strain, while May has been placed on the injured list for issues pertaining to anxiety. The A’s formally selected the contract of top pitching prospect Mason Miller and recalled infield prospect Jordan Diaz in their place, as had been previously reported. Righty Dany Jimenez was moved to the 60-day injured list to open a spot on the 40-man roster for Miller.

Laureano, 28, is hitting .218/.295/.436 with a pair of homers, four doubles, a triple and two stolen bases through 61 plate appearances this season. He’s already garnered strong marks for his glovework in right field despite the limited amount of innings he’s put in, recording four Defensive Runs Saved on the young season. He’d missed the past couple games due to hamstring soreness, however, and will now miss at least 10 days in total. With Brent Rooker also banged up at the moment, the A’s have Tyler Wade in left field and Conner Capel in right field.

May becomes the third player with a recent IL stint owing to anxiety issues, joining Daniel Bard (who was just activated today) and Austin Meadows, who have both spoken up about their own anxiety issues in recent months. Oakland general manager David Forst provided the following statement on May (Twitter link via Martin Gallegos of MLB.com):

“I commend Trevor for speaking up about his mental health, and for taking action to address it. The whole A’s organization supports him fully and we are committed to giving Trevor whatever time he needs to be ready to return to playing, as well as continued resources to help all our players tackle the physical and mental challenges they face daily.”

May, 33, signed a one-year deal with the Athletics over the winter. He entered the season looking to rebound from an injury-shortened 2022 campaign in which he missed three months with a triceps issue while playing out the second half of a two-year deal signed with the Mets. His results in 2023 are jarring, as the typically steady right-hander has yielded eight runs on 10 hits and an alarming nine walks (two intentional) in six innings. May came into the season with a 7.5% walk rate dating all the way back to 2015, but he’s walked nearly a quarter of his opponents. His strikeout rate, which had topped 30% over the past six years — including a four-year run with a combined 32.7% rate — is sitting at just 16.2%, despite his velocity still clocking in at an average of 95 mph.

There’s no telling how long he’ll be away, but as Forst said, it’s good to see May speak up about his mental health not only to do what’s best for him and the team but also to help others who might be going through similar battles. Our readers might remember May chronicling some of his journey through Tommy John surgery rehabilitation right here at MLBTR, and he’s also graciously taken some time in the past to host a mailbag column with MLBTR readers. We at MLBTR offer our best wishes to Trevor.

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10 Comments

  1. julyn82001

    2 years ago

    Yeah anxiety is a tough one. Poor Trevor, but it’s good the A’s are supporting him…

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    • case

      2 years ago

      Possibly we’re one of the sources of anxiety. Management is so embarrassing we (correctly) field a couple thousand fan to support him, and the other 92% of people watching him pitch are rooting against him. Don’t think having a pointless job as a beard for a real estate deal is helping.

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  2. cpdpoet

    2 years ago

    If you’ve never had it, of which I have not, you think it’s just nerves or something similar. You know, take shot, grab a xanax etc.
    It can be crippling and needs a regimen to combat. Have a buddy whose wife has been managing it since she was a teen.
    Hope that May gets what he needs, as a former Phillie top prospect, wish him the best in continuing his career.
    And well as a good trade chip in a few months 😉

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    • Athletics

      2 years ago

      Xanax is an evil drug .

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      • case

        2 years ago

        As someone that’s taken 5 different anti-anxiety drugs for flying/sporadic panic attacks/fun, big pharma clearly designed Xanax to be recreational and addictive. There are far less intense versions out there that can stop a panic attack in its tracks.

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  3. Datashark

    2 years ago

    the way the A’s are playing the whole team will need mental breaks

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  4. DCartrow

    2 years ago

    I believe I can help here. Trevor is beset with that trepidatin’ last name, May!
    Who wouldn’t be anxious?
    I mean, Trevor may this, Trevor May that…hearing this all your life with the inherent corollary and implication that Trevor may NOT always hovering over you!
    The obvious solution is to change his name to Trevor Damshurewill and that will provide the extra oomph to cast off those hideous anxiety demons forever.

    You’re welcome

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    • goob

      2 years ago

      Don’t quit your day job, chuckles.

      Cheers. 🙂

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  5. Philly A's

    2 years ago

    I take back my DFA May comment from another post. Anxiety is a b****. I wish he has a speedy recovery.

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  6. martras

    2 years ago

    May has always seemed like a likeable and approachable guy. Sucks that he’s dealing with anxiety. I wish I knew the solution to give to people on that one. Hopefully, he’s able to find some solid ground under his feet and move forward.

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