Athletics Jacob Wilson’s hand injury less severe than feared, All-Star Game status uncertain

WEST SACRAMENTO Calif AP The news on Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson s injured left hand was much better than feared however his status for Tuesday s All-Star Tournament is uncertain That s the question I can t answer right now manager Mark Kotsay announced before Wednesday s encounter against the Atlanta Braves Its day to day We hope to get him back before that In current times s a day where there s soreness The positive is that he can put a bat in his hand Wilson the first fan-elected rookie starting All-Star shortstop was hit on the hand in the first inning of Tuesday night s - win over the Braves X-rays were negative for a broken bone so the A s were relieved that Wilson shouldn t be out of the lineup long He is batting with nine home runs and RBIs I think we escaped with Jacob the last day Kotsay declared Any time someone takes one in the hand it could ve been worse Wilson selected sixth in the amateur draft was the leading candidate for AL Rookie of the Year according to BetMGM Sportsbook before the injury Now he s second one spot ahead of teammate Nick Kurtz It s a big sigh of relief for sure Wilson mentioned after the contest The anxiety of waiting the minutes after it happened Nothing was broken It could ve been a lot worse so everything s good Also A s utility contestant Miguel Andujar was removed from the -day injured list and outfielder Colby Thomas was sent to Triple-A Las Vegas Andujar was hitting with three homers and RBIs at the time of the injury AP MLB https apnews com hub MLB Source