Scouting Report: Brooks Wilson
Chicago Cubs | RP
Overall
Summary
Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson suffered a left shoulder subluxation/dislocation during the fifth inning of a 2-1 loss to the Orioles on May 10, 2026, after diving to cut off a Gunnar Henderson infield single. Wilson was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to May 11. Imaging was conducted on May 12, but no clear timetable for return has been established. Wilson was seen wearing a sling in the clubhouse. The injury occurred just weeks after Wilson signed a seven-year, $70MM extension with the Athletics. In 2026, Wilson is batting .292/.311/.398 with 3 home runs in 168 plate appearances, a notable decline from his 2025 rookie season (.311/.355/.444 with 13 HR in 523 PA, finishing 2nd in AL ROY voting).
Strengths
- Elite contact rate (among the best in baseball)
- Low strikeout rate (12K% is still elite)
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