Jacob Wilson - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Making return to starting nine Wilson (finger) will start at shortstop and bat third in Sunday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Wilson will make his return to the lineup following a one-game absence after he dealt with some swelling and stiffness in his left pinky finger after being hit on the hand by a pitch in Friday's 8-3 win. The young shortstop has had a couple minor injury scares thus far in August, as he also missed a start a couple weeks ago due to patellar tendinitis.

14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Athletics square off against the Rangers with series tied 1-1

Both the Athletics and the Texas Rangers are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Not in Saturday's lineup Wilson (hand) is not in the Athletics' starting lineup against the Rangers on Saturday.

Impact Wilson was removed from Friday's game against Texas after he was hit by a pitch to his left hand in the first inning. He'll be on the bench for the beginning of Saturday's contest, with Alika Williams starting at shortstop and batting ninth.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Athletics play the Rangers after McNeil's 4-hit game

The Athletics take on the Texas Rangers after Jeff McNeil's four-hit game on Friday

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Deadspin | Athletics' Jacob Wilson (bruised hand) exits after getting hit by pitch Deadspin | Athletics' Jacob Wilson (bruised hand) exits after getting hit by pitch

2 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Wilson exits with left hand contusion after being hit by pitch WEST SACRAMENTO – Another key member of what is left of this injury-ravaged Athletics core went down on Friday night. Jacob Wilson exited th...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Lifted after HBP Wilson was removed from Friday's game against the Rangers after getting hit on the hand by a pitch, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Wilson initially remained in the game after taking a 95-mph sinker off his hand in the first inning, but he was lifted for a pinch hitter when his spot in the order came up again in the second. The severity of his injury is still unknown, but Alika Williams could be in line to start at shortstop if Wilson has to miss any amount of time.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Getting break Wednesday Wilson is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Rays.

Impact It appears to be a routine day off for Wilson, who is sporting just a .545 OPS so far in August. Donovan Walton will cover shortstop, and Zack Gelof will handle second base as the Athletics look to avoid the series sweep.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Athletics take home losing streak into matchup with the Rays

The Athletics are looking to end their seven-game home slide with a victory against the Tampa Bay Rays

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Walls HRs from both sides of the plate for 2nd time in his career as Rays beat A's 12-4

Taylor Walls homered from both sides of the plate for the second time in his career, Nick Martinez tossed a complete game and the Tampa Bay Rays won their eighth straight game, 12-...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Overturned scoring decision helps Athletics' Jacob Wilson extend shortstop-record errorless streak

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson’s major league-record errorless streak at the position reached 113 games Tuesday night after a postgame scoring change overturned what was initiall...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Caminero hits a three-run homer as Rays rally with an eight-run eighth and beat the Athletics 10-6

Junior Caminero hit a three-run homer in an eight-run eighth inning as the Tampa Bay Rays rallied for a 10-6 victory over the Athletics on Monday night

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Jacob Wilson sets insane MLB record as Athletics crash Red Sox party The Boston Red Sox were probably not expecting the 47-71 Athletics to be the team that stopped their absurd hot streak over the past six or...

6 DAYS AGO • NYPOST.COM

"Elly De La Cruz could never" - Fans react after $70M Athletics star reaches historic mark in Red Sox game Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson set an MLB record during the team's 4-3 win over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday.

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson sets MLB record by going 111 straight games without an error

Jacob Wilson’s father will be very proud

AUGUST 9 • Associated Press

Max Muncy's tiebreaking RBI lifts A's past Red Sox for their first series win since mid-June

Max Muncy hit a tiebreaking RBI double off the Green Monster against closer Aroldis Chapman in the ninth inning and the Athletics rallied past the Boston Red Sox 4-3 for their firs...

AUGUST 9 • Associated Press

111 games, zero errors: Wilson sets MLB record at shortstop BOSTON -- As obscure as it might be, Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson broke a Major League Baseball record Sunday afternoon at Fenway Park....

AUGUST 9 • MLB.COM

Red Sox bid for 2nd win streak of 10 or more games ends in 7-3 loss to Athletics

The Boston Red Sox failed in their bid for a second winning streak of 10 or more games in the same season, losing to the Athletics 7-3

AUGUST 8 • Associated Press

Exiting starting lineup Wilson is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest in Cincinnati.

Impact Wilson homered three times in a four-game span shortly after the All-Star break, but since then he's gone just 8-for-49 at the dish across his last 12 contests. Alika Williams will handle shortstop duties for the Athletics while Wilson gets a break.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Reds score twice in 8th on wild pitches to beat Athletics 5-4

Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart drew walks leading off the eighth inning against Hogan Harris and both scored on wild pitches to help the Cincinnati Reds beat the Athletics 5-4

AUGUST 5 • Associated Press

Returning to lineup Tuesday Wilson (knee) will start at shortstop and bat second in Tuesday's game versus the Reds.

Impact Wilson sat out Sunday's contest against the Tigers as he deals with patellar tendinitis in his knee, but he's ready to go after a team off day Monday. His knee situation is considered manageable, but Wilson could require the occasional off day in the final two months.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Why Athletics Could Shut Down Kurtz and Wilson With the team's struggles and extended Injured List, the team could shut down Nick Kurtz and Jacob Wilson.

AUGUST 3 • SI.COM

A's slugger Nick Kurtz will see a specialist about his injured right thumb

Athletics slugger Nick Kurtz will see a hand specialist in Los Angeles on Monday about his injured right thumb and could be headed to the injured list

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

Managing patellar tendinitis Manager Mark Kotsay said that Wilson, who is out of the lineup Sunday against the Tigers, is dealing with patellar tendonitis in his knee, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kotsay added that the injury is manageable, and he expects Wilson to be back at shortstop Tuesday in Cincinnati after Monday's team off day. It's unclear when the 24-year-old sustained the injury, but he's been scuffling at the plate over the past nine games, batting just .162 (6-for-37) with two doubles, on steal, two RBI and three runs. Alika Williams is filling in at shortstop Sunday for the A's.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Receiving afternoon off Wilson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Alika Williams will get the nod at shortstop in the series finale while Wilson sits in what's presumably a planned rest day. Wilson had started in each of the Athletics' 21 games since he returned from the injured list July 7, slashing .267/.300/.419 with three home runs, two stolen bases, eight RBI and 10 runs over that period.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

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Athletics square off against the Rangers with series tied 1-1

Athletics play the Rangers after McNeil's 4-hit game

Athletics take home losing streak into matchup with the Rays

Walls HRs from both sides of the plate for 2nd time in his career as Rays beat A's 12-4

Overturned scoring decision helps Athletics' Jacob Wilson extend shortstop-record errorless streak

Caminero hits a three-run homer as Rays rally with an eight-run eighth and beat the Athletics 10-6

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson sets MLB record by going 111 straight games without an error

Max Muncy's tiebreaking RBI lifts A's past Red Sox for their first series win since mid-June

Red Sox bid for 2nd win streak of 10 or more games ends in 7-3 loss to Athletics

Reds score twice in 8th on wild pitches to beat Athletics 5-4

A's slugger Nick Kurtz will see a specialist about his injured right thumb