Oakland A’s first baseman Matt Olson underwent surgery on his right hand on Friday, the team announced. The procedure was a right hamate excision.
The injury occurred in Thursday’s game against the Mariners in Japan, when Olson fouled off a pitch in what turned out to be his final at-bat in the 5th inning. He was replaced on defense to begin the top of the 6th. The A’s have not announced a timetable for Olson’s return, but clearly he will land on the injured list before the team’s home opener next Thursday.
The loss of Olson is tough on both sides of the ball.