Joey Estes

The Athletics have optioned right-hander Joey Estes to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Fantasy Impact

Estes has dealt with a back issue this spring, but pitched 2 2/3 scoreless innings in his Cactus League debut on Tuesday. The 24-year-old has posted a 5.51 ERA across 30 appearances (28 starts) since debuting in the 2023 season.

Estes made just three appearances for the A's in 2025, spending most of the season at Triple-A Las Vegas where he posted a 5.51 ERA across 80 innings. He eventually landed on the injured list with a herniated disc in his lower back to close out the year.

Fantasy Impact

After ramping up slowly to open spring training, Estes is set to make his Cactus League debut Tuesday against the White Sox, his first competitive action since the back injury shut him down.

Joey Estes underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair a herniated disc in his lower back.

Fantasy Impact

Estes landed on the injured list on August 27 due to the herniated disc. He had not begun baseball activities due to discomfort and decided to undergo season-ending surgery.

Joey Estes is rehabbing in West Sacramento but has not yet begun baseball activities.

Fantasy Impact

A few days after feeling back tightness during his August 24 outing against the Seattle Mariners, Estes was placed on the injured list with a herniated disc. Considering he has not yet participated in baseball activities, he may not return this season.

The Athletics placed RHP Joey Estes on the 15-day injured list with a herniated disc in his lower back.

Fantasy Impact

Estes does not have a timetable to return. It is possible he won't return this season with just one month to go.