Herrmann was placed on the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Herrmann underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee March 8 and was already expected to land on the injured list, though his placement on the 60-day list is somewhat surprising. The 31-year-old didn't figure to face a lengthy recovery since he avoided reconstructive surgery in favor of a clean-up procedure, but he will now miss most of the first two months of the season, at least. Nick Hundley and Josh Phegley will begin the season splitting catching duties for the Athletics in his absence.

Herrmann will be reevaluated in two weeks after undergoing successful arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Friday, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Since Herrmann's procedure was of the clean-up variety rather than a reconstructive surgery, a lengthy recovery isn't expected to be on tap. Even so, he'll still open the season on the injured list and won't have a target date for a return until he's cleared to resume baseball activities. Herrmann's absence leaves Josh Phegley and Nick Hundley to compete for the Athletics' top catching job.

Herrmann is undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery Friday, Julian McWilliams of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Herrmann's recovery timeline won't be clear until the procedure is complete. Nick Hundley and Josh Phegley will split time behind the plate in his absence, with catching prospect Sean Murphy potentially a factor later in the year should Herrmann miss an extended period.

Herrmann is planning to undergo arthroscopic surgery to address his right knee injury but will receive a second opinion on the matter before scheduling a date for the procedure, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The fact that Herrmann is on tap for a scope rather than reconstructive surgery likely takes on a long-term absence off the table, but he'll still be facing a multi-week recovery timeline and is a near-certainty to open the season on the injured list. Herrmann's absence means that the Athletics will likely proceed with Josh Phegley and Nick Hundley as the catchers on the Opening Day roster, temporary halting a battle between the two for the No. 2 backstop gig. A firm timeline for Herrmann's return should be established once surgery is completed, likely at some point within the next week.

Updating earlier reports, Herrmann (knee) has been ruled out for Opening Day by Athletics head athletic trainer Nick Paparesta, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Herrmann will still seek a second opinion, but given that a recent MRI showed further tearing along the femoral condyle than what a January exam had revealed, Paparesta's prognosis seems realistic. As previously reported, the date for the potential surgery remains up in the air, but Herrman's expected multi-week absence seemingly all but secures Opening Day roster spots for both Josh Phegley and Nick Hundley.

Herrmann will get a second opinion before undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's still unclear what exactly is ailing Herrmann, but a timetable apparently won't be provided until the procedure is complete. Assuming the catcher misses time to start the season, Josh Phegley and Nick Hundley will fight for starts in his absence.

Herrmann will undergo surgery on his right knee, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

The news is something of a surprise, as Herrmann hadn't been reported to be dealing with any injury. The specifics of the surgery and Herrmann's recovery timetable are not yet clear. If the Athletics don't bring in another catcher, expect Josh Phegley and Nick Hundley to split time. Sean Murphy is a moderately interesting catching prospect but has just three games at the Triple-A level under his belt, so he's unlikely to factor into the mix early in the season.

Herrmann went 2-for-3 with two RBI and two runs scored Thursday against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Herrmann knocked in a pair during the sixth inning on a single to center field. With his spot on the Opening Day roster safe according to recent reports, he'll look on as Josh Phegley and Nick Hundley duke it out for the other roster spot at catcher.

Herrmann's spot on the Athletics' Opening Day roster is not in question, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Herrmann was theoretically in a battle with Josh Phegley and Nick Hundley for a pair of roster spots at catcher. Herrmann made just 87 big-league plate appearances last season, but his spot was considered relatively safe, and Friday's report confirms that idea. As the lone left-handed hitter in the trio, Herrmann fits naturally on the large side of a platoon with Phegley or Hundley, though Oakland's specific plans are not yet clear.

General manager David Forst called Herrmann and Josh Phegley a "good platoon" when asked to assess the Athletics' catching situation last week, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

There's always a chance the Athletics look for outside help at catcher in the weeks leading up to the March 20 opener, but for now, Herrmann looks poised to see the bulk of the playing time behind the plate due to his status as the left-handed option of the two backstops. Even with the Athletics set to limit his exposure to same-handed pitching, it's difficult to view Herrmann as anything other than a batting-average drain, given his .209/.287/.360 (66 wRC+) career mark in 735 plate appearances versus righties.