Jacob Wilson Belts Two Home Runs, Collects Five RBI On Monday
Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson popped a pair of home runs in a 2-for-3 day at the plate in Monday's 7-6 Cactus League win over the Mariners. They were the 22-year-old's third and fourth home runs of the spring, and the five RBI he collected brings the total to 12 through 15 games. The former 2023 first-round draft pick made quick work of the minors, ascending all the way to the majors by the second half of 2024, although a hamstring injury in his debut limited the right-handed hitter to just 14 games in the big leagues. Still, he rarely struck out in the minors, posting a measly 7.7 percent K%, then continued to hold his own in the majors, logging just a 9.7 percent K% in 92 at-bats. Set to be the Athletics' Opening Day shortstop, he should be in for a solidly productive season. With an NFBC ADP of 365, the Athletics' No. 1-ranked prospect can be had at the end of most drafts, and although his main contribution for fantasy might be batting average, perhaps the newfound power stroke can add a few more home runs and RBI than expected.
Jacob Wilson Projected To Be Opening Day Shortstop
Athletics shortstop prospect Jacob Wilson is projected to be the team's Opening Day shortstop. Wilson is viewed as the top prospect in their system. He made his MLB debut last summer and held a .250/.314/.315 line across 28 games before suffering a season-ending hamstring injury. After being drafted with the sixth-overall selection in the 2023 MLB Draft and appearing in just 29 MiLB games later that summer, Wilson flashed elite upside in 2024. He began his season with Double-A and posted a .455/.473/.705 slash line across 22 contests. He then moved up to Triple-A and held a .396/.448/.613 line across 26 contests before reaching the majors. Given his high-quality contact skills, fantasy managers should view Wilson as a strong batting average contributor in the final rounds of the draft. He also carries high sleeper value in points leagues as well given the low 9.7 percent strikeout rate he held in his first taste of the majors.
The Oakland Athletics optioned infielder Darell Hernaiz to Triple-A Las Vegas after Sunday's game, with the logical assumption being that top prospect Jacob Wilson (hamstring) is ready to rejoin the major-league club. Wilson, 22, has played the field, completed a full nine innings and looks to be ready after injuring his hamstring in his MLB just after the All-Star break. In his seven games with Vegas, Wilson went 9-for-23 (.391) with a .462 on-base percentage. When he returns to Oakland, it's likely we'll see Max Schuemann slide over to third base for regular playing time, while Wilson becomes the regular shortstop to close out the year. There could also be some mixing and matching with Abraham Toro and Tyler Nevin at the hot corner, but for the most part it will be Wilson at the 6 and Schuemann at third. Wilson, the son of former big-leaguer Jack Wilson, is worth a look in mixed leagues.
Oakland Athletics shortstop prospect Jacob Wilson (hamstring) has continued to hit on his rehab assignment after he was injured shortly after making his big-league debut. The A's top prospect has multi-hit efforts in three of his five rehab outings at Triple-A Las Vegas. Overall, he is hitting .398/.454/.622 in 24 games with Las Vegas this season. Wilson's minor-league numbers this year are eye-popping and if he can stay healthy the rest of the season, he could be a worthwhile addition to fantasy teams upon his return to Oakland. In 51 games in the minors this season across three levels, Wilson is hitting .435/.477/.675. His recent performances suggest he is ready to be back soon.
Oakland Athletics shortstop prospect Jacob Wilson (hamstring) is getting closer to a potential return to the big leagues. Wilson played seven innings at shortstop on Tuesday with Triple-A Las Vegas and a full game as the designated hitter on Wednesday, going a combined 2-for-6 with an RBI, run scored and two walks for the Aviators. The 22-year-old has gone 4-for-11 at the plate in his four rehab games with Vegas. He's scheduled to play again on Thursday, and if he plays a full nine innings at shortstop, the A's may have seen enough to reinstate him from the 10-day injured list. The team's top prospect, per MLB Pipeline, has enough offensive upside to be worth a stash in at least deep-mixed fantasy leagues to close out the year. The out-of-contention A's were ready to give Wilson regular playing time at the 6 before he injured his hamstring after recording his first big-league hit in his first career at-bat in late July.
Oakland Athletics rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson (hamstring) is still working his way back from an injury he suffered during his MLB debut. The good news is that Wilson has started playing rehab games at Triple-A Las Vegas. The team's top prospect is expected to alternate between shortstop and designated hitter during his rehab assignment. A's manager Mark Kotsay said they don't have a timetable for Wilson's return and he indicated that it won't be this week. This is certainly a shame as A's fans are likely going to be forced to wait until September to see Wilson on the field again.
Oakland Athletics shortstop prospect Jacob Wilson (hamstring) got the start at shortstop and hit leadoff in a minor-league rehab game with Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday and went hitless in his two at-bats with a strikeout and hit-by-pitch before behind replaced at the 6 by Nick Allen after five innings. Wilson began his rehab assignment on Saturday and played in back-to-back games, signaling that he could return to the major-league roster early this week. The 22-year-old is Oakland's top prospect, per MLB Pipeline. He recorded a hit in his first major-league at-bat on July 19 but then strained his hamstring and has been on the 10-day injured list ever since. Even if Wilson doesn't rejoin the A's right away, he should at least come back up to the majors when rosters expand in September. The A's have nothing left to play for in another lost season, so Wilson could see significant playing time when he's back in the Bay Area.
Jacob Wilson To Start Rehab Assignment On Saturday
Oakland Athletics top prospect Jacob Wilson (hamstring) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday. Wilson made his major-league debut on July 19, got a hit in his first career at-bat, but then strained his left hamstring and landed on the 10-day injured list. The 22-year-old former first-round pick out of Grand Canyon University just last year is now ready to play in games again and could rejoin Oakland's big-league roster as early as next week. However, it remains to be seen how much Wilson will play in Oakland given how well Max Schuemann has handled the 6 in his absence. Regardless, Wilson is worth stashing on the bench in deeper fantasy leagues after hitting .438/.475/.687 with a 1.162 OPS, seven homers and 34 RBI in 46 games across three minor-league levels earlier this year.
Jacob Wilson Could Begin Rehab Assignment On Saturday
Oakland Athletics top prospect, shortstop Jacob Wilson (hamstring), will head to Triple-A Las Vegas to work out with the Aviators later this week and could begin his minor-league rehab assignment with Vegas as early as Saturday. Wilson made his major-league debut on July 19 with the A's and recorded a hit in his very first at-bat, but he then tweaked his hamstring and landed on the 10-day injured list to put a damper on his debut. With Max Schuemann playing well at shortstop ever since Wilson's injury, it's possible the A's will leave Wilson down on the farm at Vegas for a bit longer after he's proved that he's fully recovered from his hamstring injury. The 22-year-old former sixth overall pick out of Grand Canyon just last year hit an impressive .398/.444/.639 with four homers and 12 RBI in 19 games for the Aviators before his initial MLB call-up.
Oakland Athletics shortstop prospect Jacob Wilson (hamstring) is taking batting practice before Monday's series opener against the visiting Chicago White Sox. Wilson is making good progress from a left-hamstring strain, but the A's still plan on being cautious with his hamstring injury. The team's top prospect, per MLB Pipeline, got a hit in his first MLB at-bat on July 21 but then suffered his hamstring injury shortly thereafter. The 22-year-old former sixth overall pick last year out of Grand Canyon University probably won't be an option to return to Oakland for another couple of weeks, which means he's quickly running out of time to contribute to fantasy lineups in 2024. In three different minor-league levels this year before being called up, Wilson hit an absurd .438/.475/.687 with a 1.162 OPS, seven home runs, 34 RBI and 44 runs scored in 46 games.
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