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Making major-league debut Friday Wilson is starting at shortstop and batting eighth in Friday's series opener against the Angels.

Impact Wilson has risen quickly through the Athletics' farm system since being selected sixth overall in the 2023 First-Year Player Draft. Following his promotion to Triple-A Las Vegas on May 8, Wilson has slashed .398/.444/.639 with four home runs, 12 RBI and a 1.083 OPS across 90 plate appearances. He'll take over the starting job at shortstop for Max Schuemann, and if Wilson is able to adapt as well to the big leagues as he has in the minors, he could move up in the A's batting order during the second half of the season.

JULY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Contract officially selected The Athletics selected Wilson's contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.

Impact It was reported Thursday that Oakland would be calling up Wilson for Friday's second-half opener versus the Angels, and he's now officially been added to the 26-man and 40-man rosters. The 22-year-old was selected with the sixth overall pick in the 2023 First-Year Player Draft and has posted a 1.161 OPS with eight homers and two steals in 46 games between the Double-A and Triple-A levels this season. He should take over the starting job at shortstop from Max Schuemann.

JULY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE