Key MLB Players Suffer Significant Injuries, Including Season-Ending Surgery for Shea Langeliers

Oakland Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers will miss the remainder of the 2026 season after electing to undergo surgery for a torn meniscus in his right knee. Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger is expected to miss four to six weeks with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain. New York Mets star Juan Soto was placed on the 10-day IL with a Grade 2 left calf strain and is expected to miss "significant" time. Cincinnati Reds first baseman Spencer Steer is also anticipated to miss "significant time" due to a right wrist injury.