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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Jacob Wilson, Athletics shortstop, suffered a left shoulder sprain on May 10, 2026, while diving to cut off an infield single during a 2-1 loss to the Orioles. Wilson was seen wearing a sling and will undergo imaging to determine timeline. After a strong 2025 rookie season (.311/.355/.444, 13 HR, 2nd in AL ROY voting), Wilson signed a 7-year, $70MM extension. His 2026 performance has declined to .292/.311/.398 with 3 HR in 168 PA, featuring low contact quality despite high contact rate and elite strikeout rate (12K%). Walk rate dropped to 3.0% in 2026.
Strengths
- + Elite contact rate among MLB hitters
- + Signed to long-term extension as core piece of franchise
- + Strong 2025 rookie season performance
- + Elite strikeout rate at 12K%
- + Young player with upside
Weaknesses
- - Left shoulder sprain requiring imaging and likely 10-day IL stint
- - Significant performance decline in 2026 (.292 BA vs .311 in 2025)
- - Low contact quality despite high contact rate
- - Decreased walk rate (3.0% in 2026 vs higher in 2025)
- - Increased strikeout rate in 2026
- - Season potentially in jeopardy depending on sprain severity
Injury Status: IL-10 -- Left shoulder sprain suffered while diving defensively; seen in clubhouse wearing sling; further imaging scheduled
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Jacob Teter is a first baseman for the Houston Astros.
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