Ken Waldichuk

The Athletics and SP Ken Waldichuk have agreed to a one-year contract, avoiding arbitration.

Fantasy Impact

Waldichuk spent 2025 recovering from Tommy John surgery before being optioned to Triple-A late in the summer. He is expected to compete for a spot on the Opening Day roster.

The Athletics have activated left-hander Ken Waldichuk from the 60-day injured list and have optioned him to Triple-A.

Fantasy Impact

Waldichuk has been rehabbing from Tommy John surgery and his 30-day window triggered him being activated. However, he will remain in Triple-A after being roughed up for a 7.63 ERA across six minor-league rehab starts.

A's left-hander Ken Waldichuk is expected to make at least a few more rehab outings throughout July as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery.

Fantasy Impact

Waldichuk was shelled for five earned runs in less than an inning in his latest rehab outing, and it appears the club will give him plenty of time to get figured out before returning. The 27-year-old sports a 5.28 ERA in 42 career appearances (29 starts) after missing the entire 2024 campaign.

A's left-hander Ken Waldichuk (elbow) was shelled in his latest rehab outing for Triple-A Las Vegas.

Fantasy Impact

Waldichuk was unable to escape the first inning on Tuesday, allowing five earned runs before exiting the contest. The southpaw hasn't appeared since 2023 due to Tommy John surgery and owns a career 5.28 ERA in 42 appearances (29 starts).

Ken Waldichuk is scheduled to make his next rehab start on June 28 with Triple-A Las Vegas.

Fantasy Impact

After throwing three scoreless innings in a rehab start with Single-A Stockton on Sunday, Waldichuk is set for his second rehab appearance with Triple-A Las Vegas. He is in the final stages of recovery from Tommy John surgery, though the total number of necessary rehab outings remains unclear.