Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Shortstop Jacob Wilson suffered a left shoulder sprain during the Athletics' 2-1 loss to the Orioles on May 10, 2026, while diving to cut off an infield single. Wilson was seen wearing a sling and will undergo imaging to determine the severity. Manager Mark Kotsay indicated Wilson will likely hit at least the 10-day IL, with his season potentially in jeopardy depending on the sprain's severity. This injury comes after Wilson signed a 7-year, $70MM extension following a strong 2025 rookie season (.311/.355/.444, 13 HR), though his 2026 numbers have declined to .292/.311/.398 with 3 HR in 168 PA.
Strengths
- + Strong 2025 rookie season with .311 BA and 13 home runs
- + Finished 2nd in AL Rookie of the Year voting in 2025
- + Signed 7-year, $70MM extension cementing him as core piece
- + Elite strikeout rate at 12K% in 2026
- + Makes significant contact as one of the best contact hitters in baseball
Weaknesses
- - Left shoulder sprain requiring imaging and likely 10-day IL stint
- - Season potentially in jeopardy depending on sprain severity
- - Performance decline in 2026: .292/.311/.398 vs .311/.355/.444 in 2025
- - Only 3 home runs in first 168 PA of 2026 season
- - Low quality of contact despite high contact rate
- - Very low 3.0% walk rate in 2026, even lower than 2025
- - Increased strikeout rate in 2026
Injury Status: IL-10
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Jake Thompson is a right fielder for the Chicago Cubs.
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