Injury Updates & Return Plans | Oakland News

Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 3, 2026 · 1m

Baseball’s injury report is heating up: Nick Allen’s thumb woes persist despite a recent return, with his bat going cold and even taking a pitch to the forearm—yet he’s still playing. Manager Mark Kotsay waits on specialist advice before deciding next steps, but Allen’s season stats remain solid: .256 AVG, 21 homers, 69 RBIs, and elite on-base numbers. Meanwhile, Jacob Wilson (107 error-free games!) sits out with knee tendinitis, playing DH while aiming to return at shortstop for the Cincinnati opener. Pitcher J.T. Ginn, sidelined since July with a finger blister, is expected back in the…