Shea Langeliers Out of the Lineup Wednesday

Oakland A's Catcher to Miss Game Due to Family Emergency

Oakland A's catcher Shea Langeliers will miss Wednesday's game against the Houston Astros due to a family emergency, the team announced.

Langeliers to Miss Astros Game

Langeliers a key member of the A's young core, is batting .247 with four homers and 25 RBIs this season.

Langeliers departure leaves a void in the A's lineup, as he is one of the team's most consistent hitters.

A's to Recall Langelier's Replacement

The A's are expected to recall a catcher from Triple-A Las Vegas to replace Langeliers on the roster.

The most likely replacement is veteran backstop Austin Allen, who is batting .296 with seven homers and 35 RBIs at Las Vegas this season.

Langeliers Expected Back Soon

The A's hope to have Langeliers back in the lineup soon, but there is no timetable for his return.

The team will provide an update on Langeliers' status when it becomes available.