Wilson goes down; Hernaiz takes over at SS
Jul 30 2025
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Athletics
NEWS: The A’s placed SS Jacob Wilson on the 10-day IL with a fractured left forearm and recalled SS Darell Hernaiz from the minors.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: One of the A’s many exciting rookie seasons has been put in jeopardy. What was originally suggested to merely be a hand contusion turned out to be a wrist fracture for Wilson, who was in the midst of a breakout debut campaign (.312 BA, 10 homers, 7.8% K%). Now, Wilson (-25% PT) is likely to miss at least the next few weeks (read more about his injury in this week’s Big Hurt column), opening up shortstop for a familiar face. Hernaiz made his debut last year after being acquired from the Orioles back in 2023. Still just 23 years old, he’s been great at...
Almost!
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