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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…
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