A former key member of the Texas Rangers bullpen, José Leclerc, has been diagnosed with a season-ending right shoulder injury and is scheduled for surgery. The Oakland Athletics confirmed that Leclerc will undergo right shoulder surgery performed by Dr. Keith Meister in the coming weeks, ending his 2025 campaign.
Leclerc, 31, appeared in only 10 games this year before landing on the injured list on April 23 with a right lat strain. Despite efforts at rehabilitation, he was unable to generate sufficient throw strength to return to game action. His limited work in Oakland has underscored just how far removed he is from the form he displayed during his time with Texas.
During his eight seasons with the Rangers, Leclerc posted a 3.34 ERA across 360 appearances, including 41 career saves and a standout 2023 postseason run where he recorded a 2.68 ERA in 57 innings, striking out 67 batters. He was considered a crucial late-inning weapon during Texas’s championship season.

Going forward, the A’s expressed cautious optimism about Leclerc’s recovery but stressed uncertainty around both timelines and long-term outcomes. His surgery will be a pivotal step in determining if he can return to the level of performance he sustained in Arlington.
José Leclerc, a former long-time Rangers reliever now pitching for Oakland, is set to undergo season-ending right shoulder surgery. The injury, a lat strain that initially sidelined him in April, was unsuccessful in rehab attempts, leading to the decision for surgery. Leclerc will miss the remainder of the 2025 season, and his return timeline depends on successful recovery and rehabilitation.
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