A’s uncertain when catcher Stephen Vogt will return

OAKLAND, Calif. Catcher Stephen Vogt was at home trying to rest Monday after being sent to the hospital after Sunday’s game when a foul tip caught him directly in the groin.

Vogt appeared to be in intense pain after the ball off the bat of Seattle’s Ketel Marte struck him. He fell to the ground, did a complete 360-degree role and gathered in a fetal position while the A’s medical crew rushed to help.

Vogt said in a text to this newspaper, “I’m alright,” but there’s no telling when he might be able to play again.

A’s manager Bob Melvin said that an ultrasound Sunday showed no rupture, but to be on the safe side a second ultrasound was scheduled for later Monday.

Josh Phegley takes over as the everyday catcher with rookie Carson Blair his backup. Melvin said the A’s likely wouldn’t call up another catcher unless there is an indication that Vogt will be out for an extended time. The manager said he would be comfortable giving Blair, who played the last two innings Sunday, a start.

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