Wilson was outrighted to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Wilson was sent to Sugar Land in late August, and he'll remain with the minor-league club after he went unclaimed on waivers. He's appeared in 10 games since his demotion and has hit .205 with a home run, four RBI and two runs during that time.
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Astros' Jacob Wilson: Loses 40-man spot
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The Astros outrighted Wilson to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.
Houston exposed Wilson to waivers in order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for pitcher Zack Greinke, who is expected to be reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list ahead of his scheduled start Tuesday against the Rangers. The 31-year-old utility man will remain in the organization after none of MLB's other 29 organizations were willing to use a waiver claim on him.
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Astros' Jacob Wilson: Shakes off concussion
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Wilson (concussion) rejoined Triple-A Sugar Land's lineup Saturday and has gone 2-for-17 with an RBI while starting in each of the affiliate's last four games.
Wilson was sidelined at Triple-A for about a week with the head injury before he was cleared to return to action. The 30-year-old utility man should continue to play on an everyday basis for Sugar Land with the hope of earning a call-up to Houston later in September.
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Astros' Jacob Wilson: Suffers concussion
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Wilson suffered a concussion after he was hit in the head by a pitch at Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Wilson appeared in two minor-league games after he was sent down Wednesday, and he went 2-for-6 with a homer, two runs, two RBI and a walk. It's not yet clear how long he'll be sidelined after he was diagnosed with a concussion.
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Astros' Jacob Wilson: Goes to Triple-A
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The Astros optioned Wilson to Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
With Alex Bregman (hamstring/quadriceps) returning from the 10-day injured list, Aledmys Diaz will move into a utility role, which leaves no room on the Houston bench for Wilson. Since getting a call-up from Sugar Land on Aug. 6, Wilson appeared in six games and went 2-for-13 with two runs and an RBI.
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Astros' Jacob Wilson: Fills in at 3B
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Wilson started at third base and went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple and two runs scored in Saturday's 15-1 win over Seattle.
Wilson was a late addition to the lineup after outfielder Chas McCormick was scratched with a left-hand injury. The resulting lineup shuffle included Wilson playing third base, as Aledmys Diaz was given a rest day. The bottom half of Houston's order was made up of a ragged crew, but Wilson, Taylor Jones and Jake Meyers combined to go 6-for-12 with a home run, two triples, two doubles, eight RBI and six runs. With news that Alex Bregman (quadriceps) is on the verge of returning -- he's making a second rehab start Sunday -- Wilson's days on the roster could be numbered.
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Astros' Jacob Wilson: Back in big leagues with Astros
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Wilson was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land prior to Friday's game agains the Twins, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Wilson appeared in six games with Oakland in July, going 1-for-6 with a run scored before being DFA'd and claimed by Houston on Monday. He seems likely to see the majority of his time at the corner infield positions with Yuli Gurriel (neck) landing on the IL and Alex Bregman (quadriceps) still rehabbing at Sugar Land.
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Astros' Jacob Wilson: Claimed by Houston
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The Astros claimed Wilson off waivers Monday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
The 31-year-old minor-league journeyman reached the majors for the first time in early July, appearing in six games for Oakland while going 1-for-7 at the plate before he was designated for assignment. Though Wilson will reclaim a 40-man roster spot and he joins Houston, he'll begin his tenure in the new organization at Triple-A Sugar Land. He could be the next man up for a promotion if Houston requires an extra infielder at any point over the final two months of the season.
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Athletics' Jacob Wilson: Removed from 40-man roster
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Wilson was designated for assignment by Oakland on Friday.
Just one day after Wilson was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas, he'll be removed from the 40-man roster to make room for Oakland's recent trade acquisitions. The 31-year-old has slashed .288/.385/.630 with 14 home runs, 46 RBI and 39 runs in 49 minor-league games this year.
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Athletics' Jacob Wilson: Optioned to Triple-A
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Wilson was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.
The 31-year-old saw minimal playing time during his stint with the major-league club, and he'll now lose his spot on the active roster to make room for newly acquired Starling Marte. Across six appearances with the Athletics, Wilson went 1-for-7 with a run and a strikeout.
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Athletics' Jacob Wilson: Starting in left field Sunday
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Wilson will get his first major-league start Sunday against Texas, playing left field and batting eighth.
Wilson made his major-league debut off the bench in Saturday's win and popped up in his lone plate appearance. He'll get a chance to start Sunday, though it could be his only opportunity to do so with Mark Canha (hip) possibly returning from the IL as soon as Friday.
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Athletics' Jacob Wilson: Contract selected
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Wilson's contract was selected by the Athletics on Thursday.
The 30-year-old was drafted back in 2012 and finally gets his first crack at the big leagues following a long professional career which included nine seasons in the minors and a brief stint in Korea. He's hit the ball well in 49 games for Triple-A Las Vegas this season, homering 14 times while slashing .288/.385/.630. He's primarily played third base and left field this season but has started everywhere except pitcher and center field at some point in his career, so he'll give the Athletics a versatile option to replace Chad Pinder (hamstring), who hit the injured list in a corresponding move.
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Athletics' Jacob Wilson: Reassigned to minors
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Wilson was reassigned to minor-league camp Monday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Wilson signed with the Athletics as a non-roster invitee early in the offseason. He's yet to appear at the major-league level and has spent the majority of the last several seasons at Triple-A.
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Nationals' Jacob Wilson: Returns to Washington
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Wilson signed a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training.
The Nationals sold Wilson's rights to the Korea Baseball Organization in June, a development that involved a salary increase compared to his minor-league deal with Washington. The 29-year-old was having a very productive season with Triple-A Fresno before the transaction, slashing .310/.404/.609 with 15 home runs, 48 RBI and 40 runs in 232 plate appearances. With the recent departure of All-Star third baseman Anthony Rendon, Wilson will be competing throughout spring training for a major-league roster spot, although it's likely he'll begin the season back in the minors.
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Jacob Wilson: Sold to KBO club
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The Nationals sold Wilson's rights to the Korea Baseball Organization's Lotte Giants on Sunday, Sung Min Kim of The Athletic reports.
Wilson's move to the KBO will presumably come with a hefty salary increase from what he was receiving on his minor-league deal with Washington. With a 1.023 OPS over 54 games at Triple-A Fresno this season, Wilson had been one of the affiliate's more productive hitters, but the 28-year-old utility man wasn't in line for a promotion to Washington anytime soon -- if at all -- in 2019. Wilson has yet to make his MLB debut since being drafted in the 10th round by the Cardinals in 2012.
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Cardinals cut four from major-league camp Sunday
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The Cardinals have cut catcher Ed Easley and infielders Dean Anna, Xavier Scruggs and Jacob Wilson from major-league camp, MLB.com reports. The moves leave the team with 33 players in big-league camp.
