Justin Sterner
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16. August 2026
Shifts to 60-day IL
The Athletics transferred Sterner (knee) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday.
Analyse
After undergoing right knee surgery Friday, Sterner had already been ruled out for the rest of the season. His move to the 60-day injured list is merely procedural, as it opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for waiver pickup Joe Rock. The 29-year-old Sterner logged a 6.12 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 40:13 K:BB over 42.2 innings out of the bullpen before hitting the shelf July 18.
14. August 2026
Done for season after knee surgery
The Athletics announced Friday that Sterner underwent right knee surgery and will miss the remainder of the 2026 season.
Analyse
Sterner underwent a "chondroplasty of the medial femoral condyle" and also received a PRP injection. The 29-year-old appeared in 46 games out of the Athletics' bullpen this season, logging a 6.12 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 40:13 K:BB across 42.2 innings. He hasn't pitched since July 17.
12. August 2026
Set to see knee specialist
Sterner will see a knee specialist at Stanford this week, per MLB.com.
Analyse
Sterner, who landed on the injured list July 18 due to right knee chondromalacia, recently felt increased soreness when throwing, prompting a visit with a specialist. A more formal timeline for his return should emerge following the right-hander's appointment. Prior to hitting the shelf, Sterner posted a 6.12 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 40:13 K:BB across 42.2 innings of relief work.
