Gage Jump Out for Season with Shoulder Injury | Oakland Athletics News

Rookie phenom Gage Jump’s season is over after a left shoulder impingement forces him onto the injured list — a move the A’s made to prioritize his long-term health, even though they’re not in playoff contention. Once ranked among baseball’s top prospects, Jump flashed elite stuff with a 98-99 mph fastball and promising secondary pitches, but struggled down the stretch with a 5.47 ERA in 20 starts. The team still sees major upside for him as a frontline starter. With Jump out, the A’s are turning to Joe Rock (likely in relief) or Mason Barnett to fill the rotation void — or maybe go bullpen-heavy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.mlb.com/news/gage-jump-shut-down-for-the-season-with-left-shoulder-injury More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/67da2bbb744d9862 Report issues to [email protected].