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.