Injured Athletics All-Star Will Likely Miss Rest of 2026 Season
The Athletics reportedly plan to place a starting infielder on the injured list, and he'll see a doctor about his left shoulder.
A key Athletics player, Jacob Wilson, may miss the rest of the 2026 MLB season due to a shoulder injury, according to reports. Wilson has been absent from the last three games and is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Kansas City Royals. The Athletics intend to place him on the injured list, signaling the end of his season.
Wilson's impact in his first full season, including being selected for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, was significant. He finished second in the American League Rookie of the Year voting, batting .311 in 125 games, setting the third-highest batting average. He had the lowest strikeout rate among qualified AL hitters and contributed 13 home runs.
However, Wilson's performance has been inconsistent this year, with a .266/.298/.388 batting line in 80 games. His injury, a left shoulder subluxation, led to his time on the injured list in May, and he struggled afterward, batting .239 in 41 games. With the Athletics having an MLB-low 49 wins, there is no reason to risk Wilson's health as the season winds down.
The Athletics also face the possibility of another player, Nick Kurtz, missing the rest of the season after he went on injured reserve with a thumb injury two weeks ago.
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