Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Jacob Wilson, All-Star shortstop for the Athletics, suffered a left shoulder sprain on May 10, 2026, while diving to cut off an infield single against the Orioles. Wilson was removed in the fifth inning and was seen wearing a sling. Manager Mark Kotsay indicated additional imaging would be needed to determine the full prognosis and timeline for return. Wilson is expected to land on at least the 10-day injured list, with his season potentially in jeopardy depending on severity. This injury comes after Wilson signed a seven-year, $70MM extension following a strong 2025 rookie season (.311/.355/.444, 13 HR, 2nd in AL ROY voting), though his 2026 numbers have declined to .292/.311/.398 with 3 HR in 168 PA.
Strengths
- + Strong 2025 rookie season with .311 average and 13 home runs
- + Finished 2nd in AL Rookie of the Year voting in 2025
- + Signed to 7-year, $70MM extension cementing him as core piece
- + Elite contact rate - makes as much contact as any hitter in baseball
- + Elite strikeout rate at 12K% in 2026
- + Defensive prowess demonstrated by diving play that caused injury
Injury Status: IL-10
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