Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Jeffrey Springs, 33-year-old left-handed pitcher for the Athletics, has shown inconsistent performance through 10 starts in 2026. Recent outings include a loss to the Cardinals (4 runs in 5 innings on May 13), a no-decision against the Phillies (2 runs in 5.1 innings on May 6), and a solid performance against the Giants (1 run in 6 innings on May 18). Springs has dealt with hip soreness that caused early exit from a previous outing but has been cleared to continue pitching. Season stats show a 3.93 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 3-4 record, and 7.7 K/9 ratio through 10 starts.
Strengths
- + Consistently pitches at least 5+ innings per start
- + Recently allowed 2 or fewer earned runs in 3 of last 4 starts
- + Solid strikeout rate at 7.7 K/9
- + Demonstrates ability to limit damage after early struggles
- + Cleared for next start after hip soreness
- + Maintains reasonable WHIP of 1.20
Weaknesses
- - Inconsistent performance with mixed results
- - Elevated ERA of 3.93 suggests vulnerability
- - Struggles early in games (4 runs in first inning vs Cardinals)
- - Prone to giving up hits (8 hits in 5.1 innings vs Phillies)
- - Recent hip soreness raises durability concerns
- - Winless in last 5 starts with 19 runs allowed over 24.1 innings
- - Below .500 record (3-4) despite being 9-10 starts into season
Injury Status: day-to-day
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Jeffrey Springs is a sp for the Athletics.
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Recent News
5/17 Gamethread: Giants @ Athletics
May 17, 2026
Jeffrey Springs yielded two runs -- one earned -- in six innings Sunday in a loss to the Giants.
May 17, 2026
Jeffrey Springs allowed four runs and struck out five batters over five innings in a loss against the Cardinals on Tuesday.
May 13, 2026
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