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A’s LHP prospect Richardson shows off health and resiliency during Fall League homecoming

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The record books will always say that Grant Richardson recorded the first Division I NCAA Tournament win in Grand Canyon history. But that May 30, 2024 start was also the last one Richardson would make for almost…

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Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 1:30 AM

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Athletics prospect Grant Richardson earned a win for the Mesa Solar Sox in the Arizona Fall League.
Richardson struck out three batters over 2 1/3 innings during Mesa's 7-3 victory over Salt River.
The left-hander previously underwent Tommy John surgery in 2024 and faced an elbow stress reaction in 2026.

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Athletics left-handed pitching prospect Grant Richardson earned a win for the Mesa Solar Sox in the Arizona Fall League, demonstrating his health after facing repeated injury setbacks. Pitching in his home state, the 22-year-old struck out three batters across 2 1/3 innings during a 7-3 victory over Salt River at Goodyear Ballpark.

Richardson underwent Tommy John surgery in 2024 before the Athletics drafted him in 2025 for a $400,000 bonus. After an elbow stress reaction limited him to four Single-A games in 2026, Richardson is utilizing the Fall League to log innings ahead of the 2027 season.

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A’s LHP prospect Richardson shows off health and resiliency during Fall League homecoming

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