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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Jacob Wilson, 24-year-old Athletics shortstop and 2025 All-Star, suffered a left shoulder subluxation on May 10, 2026, while diving to cut off an infield single in the fifth inning against Baltimore. He was placed on the 10-day injured list on May 12 with no clear timetable for return. Wilson was batting .292/.311/.398 with 3 home runs in 39 games in 2026, down from his impressive 2025 rookie season (.311/.355/.444, 13 HR, 2nd in AL ROY voting). Prior to injury, Wilson was on an 11-game hitting streak and had been performing well at the plate despite lower power numbers this season.
Strengths
- + Elite contact hitter with high hit rate
- + 11-game hitting streak prior to injury
- + 2025 All-Star with strong rookie season credentials
- + Signed to 7-year, $70MM extension cementing role in franchise
- + Consistent contributor with 19 RBIs in 39 games
- + Demonstrated speed with stolen bases
- + Young age (24) suggests good recovery potential
Weaknesses
- - Left shoulder subluxation with no clear return timeline
- - Significant drop in power production (13 HR in 2025 vs 3 HR in 2026)
- - Declining walk rate (3.0% in 2026 vs higher in 2025)
- - Increased strikeout rate in 2026
- - Low quality of contact despite high contact rate
- - Shoulder injury could impact defensive range and throwing ability
- - Uncertainty regarding severity and rehabilitation timeline
Injury Status: IL-10
About
Jacob Wilson is a third baseman for the Chicago Cubs.
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Recent News
Jacob Wilson (shoulder) has not yet begun baseball activities.
May 19, 2026
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May 16, 2026
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