OAKLAND -- A's catcher Stephen Vogt won't be rushed back into service any time soon, especially after taking a foul tip to the groin on Sunday that cost him at least the Astro series, and possibly a few more games in Texas.
Vogt was back with the A's to witness Wednesday's 11-5 loss to the Astros and he acknowledged still feeling the pain of getting hit off the bat of Seattle's Ketel Marte. The evidence is clearly marked on his protective cup.
It will be a tender few days before Vogt figures to return to any kind of action.