Jacob Wilson Fantasy Stats

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (shoulder) has begun a hitting progression and is playing catch, but remains without a firm return timeline, per Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Wilson was placed on the 10-day injured list on May 12 after dislocating his left shoulder while attempting to make a diving play. Across 168 plate appearances before the injury, Wilson hit .292/.311/.398 with three home runs, 19 RBI, 18 runs scored, and two stolen bases. The 24-year-old has established himself as a high-end source of batting average for fantasy managers. However, Wilson's 1.9% career barrel rate and his current shoulder injury combine to place a firm ceiling on his power potential. Given the nature of his injury, Wilson could require a rehab stint in the minors before returning to the Athletics lineup. Darrel Hernaiz has taken over as the team's everyday shortstop in Wilson's absence.

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (shoulder) continues to strengthen and stabilize his injured shoulder before reintroducing baseball activities, and his timetable for a return from the 10-day injured list is to be determined, according to Jason Burke. Wilson is recovering from a subluxation of his left (non-throwing) shoulder and isn't close to a return, which will give Darrell Hernaiz more run as the replacement at the 6 in Sacramento. Because the 24-year-old has yet to resume baseball activities, it would be a surprise if he's back with the major-league roster before the end of May. The contact-oriented Wilson was hitting a strong .292 (47-for-161) at the time of his shoulder injury, but with just three home runs, 19 RBI, 18 runs scored, and two stolen bases across 39 games played in his second full season in the majors. With limited speed to boot, Wilson has a limited fantasy ceiling, and he's currently rostered in 67% of Yahoo leagues while he's on the IL.

The Athletics announced on Tuesday that they placed infielder Jacob Wilson (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 11) with a left-shoulder subluxation and selected the contract of outfield prospect Henry Bolte and infielder Michael Stefanic from Triple-A Las Vegas in corresponding moves. Wilson will go through strengthening exercises to stabilize his shoulder before he's cleared for activation, so fantasy managers should expect his stay on the IL to be more of a lengthy one. With Wilson sidelined, Darrell Hernaiz should see the majority of the playing time at the 6 in Sacramento, making him a worthy waiver-wire pickup in AL-only leagues. The contact-oriented Wilson continues to be an asset for a strong batting average in fantasy, as he was hitting .292 (47-for-161) with three homers, 19 RBI, 18 runs scored, and two stolen bases for the A's before injuring his shoulder while diving for a ball on Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles.

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the New York Mets. Darell Hernaiz will start in his absence, batting eighth and playing shortstop. This is the first time Wilson has missed a game this season. Presumably, he's just getting the day off, so managers shouldn't be concerned about any sort of injury. The 24-year-old is off to a subpar season at the plate, slashing .250/.250/.300 with zero home runs, zero steals, zero walks, nine strikeouts, and a career-low 53 wRC+. He is also hitless over his last two games, going 0-for-9 with four strikeouts during that span. Perhaps a trip to the bench will be the exact reset that Wilson needs to get out of his slump. He ranks #21 among shortstops in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings.

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson, who finished second in the American League Rookie of the Year voting in 2025, is having a forgettable spring training, hitting .229 (8-for-35) with a home run, five RBI, three runs scored, and one stolen base in 39 plate appearances over 14 Cactus League games going into Thursday's action. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned with the results. The 23-year-old former sixth overall pick in 2023 out of Grand Canyon University had an excellent first full year in the big leagues in 2025, slashing .311/.355/.444 with an .800 OPS, 13 home runs, 63 RBI, 62 runs scored, and five stolen bases in 523 plate appearances over 125 games played. Wilson doesn't have a ton of power, but he does make elite contact and is one of the hardest hitters to strike out -- he fanned just 39 times in 486 at-bats last year. A fractured forearm didn't help Wilson finish strong last year, but there's still a lot to like with him as a No. 2 fantasy shortstop for his high average and counting stats in one of the most hitter-friendly ballparks in the league in Sacramento. RotoBaller has Wilson ranked as the No. 18 SS.

Athletics infielder Jacob Wilson has agreed to a long-term extension with the organization on Friday. The two sides have agreed on a seven-year, $70 million extension, including an eighth-year club option. It didn't take long for the A's to lock up their young infielder after a breakout rookie campaign. In 2025, Wilson slashed .311/.355/.444 with 13 home runs, 63 RBI, and five steals in 125 games. He finished second in the AL Rookie of the Year voting behind his teammate Nick Kurtz. The A's have seen enough of the 23-year-old to warrant buying out the rest of his rookie contract. The front office has done a nice job of locking up their young talent with Brent Rooker, Tyler Soderstrom, Lawrence Butler, and now Wilson signed to long-term deals. The A's have some strong pieces to build a future around going forward.

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson prioritized increasing his strength during the offseason. Wilson noted that it was the "main focus" and spent the entire offseason in the Athletics facility, adding strength. The 23-year-old shortstop enjoyed an impressive rookie season in the majors, posting a .311/.355/.444 line with 13 home runs and five stolen bases. He generated an elite 90th percentile xBA with a 100th percentile strikeout rate. However, he rarely made hard contact, as evidenced in his low 2.2% barrel rate and a 24.7% hard-hit rate, both of which placed him in the second percentile among qualified hitters. However, with Wilson prioritizing improving this aspect of his game, he could take a step forward in the power department in 2026. Managers should continue to view Wilson as an elite batting-average contributor with the upside to push for double-digit home runs in the upcoming season.

The Athletics reinstated shortstop Jacob Wilson (forearm) from the 10-day injured list on Friday and optioned infielder Max Schuemann to Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. Wilson is back at shortstop and is batting fifth for the A's in his return to the lineup on Friday night against the division-rival Seattle Mariners and right-hander Bryan Woo at T-Mobile Park. Fantasy managers need to return the contact-orientd Wilson to their starting lineups in all leagues. The 23-year-old potential American League Rookie of the Year is due some regression to close out the year, but he's still one of the toughest players to strike out and enters Friday's action with a .311 average, 10 home runs, 45 RBI, 46 runs scored and five steals as the A's starting shortstop. He's also hitting .625 with a 1.542 OPS and an RBI against Woo, albeit in only eight career at-bats.

Athletics rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson (forearm) is likely to be activated from the injured list in time for the upcoming series at Seattle, MLB.com reports. Wilson is hitting .214 (3-for-14) with a home run in four games in Triple-A for the Las Vegas Aviators. If he didn't have a setback Thursday, which at this point doesn't appear to be the case, there's a good chance he'll return to the A's lineup Friday. With the Athletics 9.5 games out of the playoff picture and the direction of this young ball club, it's not likely that the Athletics rush him back, but Wilson appears to be close and will try to finish 2025 on a high note. Once he does return, Wilson can be slotted in as the everyday shortstop in fantasy lineups. He's produced a very impressive .312/.354/.439 slash line with 10 home runs, 46 runs scored, five stolen bases, and 45 RBI on the season.

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (forearm) had a solid third rehab game with Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday, going 1-for-3 with a solo home run while playing seven innings. The 23-year-old has been on the 10-day injured list retroactive to July 26 with a fractured left forearm. He is now hitting .273 in 11 at-bats during his rehab stint. The Athletics and fantasy managers will look forward to having Wilson back in their lineups for the rest of the season, as he was slashing .312/.354/.439 with 10 HR, 45 RBI, and five stolen bases in 396 plate appearances. He earned himself a spot on the American League All-Star team and was making a Rookie of the Year case for himself.