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The unenviable and Pulitzer-worthy task of reporting firsthand knowledge of exactly what Jed Lowrie’s bunion looks like has fallen to San Francisco Chronicle A’s beat writer Susan Slusser on Thursday:
Having now seen Jed Lowrie's left foot, I'm amazed he's playing on it. It's a mess. Problem is: surgery would mean 3 months recovery.
— Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) August 4, 2016
The bunion, Slusser wrote on Wednesday, has been "extremely painful" and will require orthotics in "hope that alleviates the discomfort." Lowrie had Sunday’s game off and Monday’s off day to rest, but he still remains a candidate for the disabled list, Slusser wrote on Tuesday. He is not in the lineup for Thursday’s finale in Anaheim.
If Lowrie does remain out, Max Muncy and Tyler Ladendorf are backing up at second base. The A’s could also bring back Arismendy Alcantara if Lowrie goes on the disabled list.
A few more injury updates:
Sogard likely to start hitting soft toss in the next week. Doolittle throwing bullpen session this weekend.
— Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) August 4, 2016
Melvin confirms no thoracic outlet syndrome found w/ Henderson Alvarez. Starting conditioning program.
— Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) August 4, 2016
Melvin said Fernando Rodriguez still in strengthening portion of his rehab but he doesn't rule out return this season.
— Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) August 4, 2016
