Jeffrey Springs is back in green and gold. The Sacramento Athletics confirmed Thursday, August 20, that the left-hander has returned from the injured list, with the roster move taking effect August 19. Springs, who posted an 11-11 record and a 4.11 ERA over 171.0 innings pitched across 30 starts in 2025, is back on the active roster and available to take the ball for Sacramento. For a pitching staff grinding through the heart of the regular season, getting a proven arm with this kind of workload back is meaningful news.
What the Return Means for the Athletics Rotation
Springs brings a track record of durability and competitiveness. In 2025 he made 30 starts, faced 713 batters, and struck out 138 hitters while posting a 1.21 WHIP and a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.56. His 7.26 strikeouts per nine innings shows he misses bats at a legitimate rate, and he held opposing batters to a .236 average.
His 2024 campaign was shortened to just seven starts — in which he delivered a sharp 3.27 ERA over 33.0 innings — before his season was derailed. The return to a full workload in 2025 demonstrated he could handle a starter's role over a full season, and that history matters now.
What We Know
- Springs is officially on the Sacramento Athletics active roster as of August 19, 2026.
- His 2025 season included 32 appearances, 30 starts, 171.0 innings pitched, an 11-11 record, and a 4.11 ERA.
- He struck out 138 batters in 2025 against 54 walks, a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.56.
- In seven starts during 2024, he posted a 3.27 ERA before his season ended early.
- No further details about the nature of his injury or a projected role going forward are available at this time.
Springs' return gives Sacramento a veteran option in the rotation as the regular season pushes toward its final weeks. Whether he slots immediately into the starting five or eases back gradually, his availability is a net positive for this club right now.
