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Updated May 19, 2026
Jacob Wilson, Athletics shortstop, suffered a left shoulder sprain during a game against the Orioles 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 be placed on at least the 10-day IL, with the possibility of a longer absence depending on imaging results. Wilson had a strong 2025 rookie season (.311/.355/.444, 13 HR) but has seen his numbers decline in 2026 (.292/.311/.398, 3 HR in 168 PA). He maintains elite contact rates but with lower quality of contact and a very low 3.0% walk rate.
Strengths
- + Elite contact rate among MLB hitters
- + Strong 2025 rookie season with .311 BA and 13 HR
- + Finished 2nd in AL Rookie of the Year voting
- + Signed to 7-year, $70MM extension cementing him as core piece
- + Low strikeout rate at 12K% despite increased strikeouts in 2026
Weaknesses
- - Left shoulder sprain requiring imaging and likely IL placement
- - Potential season-ending injury depending on severity
- - Significant offensive decline in 2026 (.292 BA vs .311 in 2025)
- - Very low walk rate of 3.0% in 2026
- - Low quality of contact despite high contact rate
- - Increased strikeout rate in 2026 compared to 2025
- - Immediate discomfort and need for sling post-injury
Injury Status: IL-10
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Joey Wendle is a second baseman for the Chicago Cubs.
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