Scouting Report: Joey Wendle
Chicago Cubs | 2B
Overall
Summary
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 severity. Manager Mark Kotsay indicated Wilson will likely hit at least the 10-day IL. Wilson had an excellent 2025 rookie season (.311/.355/.444, 13 HR, 2nd in AL ROY voting) and received a 7-year, $70MM extension, but his 2026 numbers have declined to .292/.311/.398 with 3 HR in 168 PA. Contact quality remains low despite high contact rate, with a 3.0% walk rate and 12% strikeout rate.
Strengths
- Elite contact rate among MLB hitters
- Strong 2025 rookie season (.311 BA, 13 HR)
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