PROSPECT CARNAGE: A’s Lose Leo De Vries for Season, Jamie Arnold’s Status UNCERTAIN

Athletics' prospects suffer major setback as Leo De Vries and Jamie Arnold face season-threatening injuries. Can the organization navigate yet another blow to its rebuilding plans, or will these losses stall their ascent? The conversation focused on De Vries’ severe right shoulder surgery and Arnold’s facial fracture, raising urgent questions about the team's next moves and the risks of rushing player development.A key theme that emerged was the Athletics’ stunning series win over the Toronto Blue Jays, fueled by stellar performances from Henry Bote and a revitalized bullpen featuring Medina, Harris, and Alvarado. The discussion explored optimism for a young, promising lineup in 2027, but also scrutinized persistent bullpen issues and skepticism toward the organization’s recurring narratives. Several points were raised, including Shea Langeliers’ potential trade value, the challenge of finding capable catchers, and the need for real changes—will the A’s finally deliver on their future promises?Amazon This Back To School Season, spend less on your kids, with Amazon. With Amazon’s low Back To School Prices, just spend less on your kids. Because every dollar you don’t spend on them, is a dollar you haven’t spent on them.Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.Dose Daily Ready to give your liver the support it deserves? Head to https://DoseDaily.co/LOCKEDONMLB or enter LOCKEDONMLB to get 35% off your first subscription.Stance Check out the ICON collection from Stance—premium comfort, performance, and durability designed for whatever your day brings. Use promo Code LOCKEDON at checkout for 20% off your purchase. Learn more at https://Stance.com. Stance. The Official Sock Partner of Major League Baseball.5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or AmazonIndeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10.Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuel Make this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMFANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.