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Luis Severino's Next Start Pushed Back to Friday
Athletics starting pitcher Luis Severino has had his next scheduled start pushed back to Friday for the team's home game against the New York Yankees, per Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Severino was originally supposed to start on Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners. However, the Athletics recalled left-handed pitching prospect Gage Jump to start against Seattle, opting to give Severino a few extra days of rest. Across 61 2/3 innings (11 starts) so far this season, Severino has recorded a 2-5 record with a 4.23 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, and 64 strikeouts. The 32-year-old's 24.7% strikeout rate is his best since 2022, but his 11.7% walk rate is his worst since 2019. He profiles as a capable deep-league innings eater, particularly when pitching away from the Athletics' hitter-friendly home environment in Sacramento.
Source: MLB.com - Martin Gallegos
Source: MLB.com - Martin Gallegos
Aaron Civale Officially Placed on 15-Day Injured List
Athletics starting pitcher Aaron Civale (shoulder) has officially been placed on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder tendinitis. The 30-year-old said after his most recent outing on Monday that he had been feeling something in his shoulder for multiple starts, so this IL stint is not a surprise. Civale has been serviceable so far this season for the A's, posting a 5-2 record with a 4.20 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, and 39 strikeouts across 55 2/3 innings (11 starts). The Athletics recalled left-handed pitching prospect Gage Jump to take Civale's place on the roster and make his MLB debut on Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners. It's not yet clear how long Civale is expected to be sidelined, but fantasy managers should feel comfortable dropping him and searching for a replacement on the waiver wire.
Source: Athletics
Source: Athletics
Aaron Civale Likely to Land on Injured List With Shoulder/Lat Issue
Athletics right-hander Aaron Civale (shoulder, lat) had another tough outing in Monday's 9-2 loss to the division-rival Seattle Mariners and is expected to be placed on the injured list, manager Mark Kotsay told Theo DeRosa of MLB.com. Civale allowed seven earned runs on nine hits (three homers) while walking one and striking out only two in four innings on Monday to take his second loss of the 2026 season. Kotsay and Civale were unable to pinpoint the issue, but his injury appears to be related to his right shoulder or lat. In his place, the A's plan to call up left-handed pitching prospect Gage Jump. Civale first noticed something with his shoulder/lat during his previous outing against the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday, when he allowed five runs in five innings, and his fastball velocity was down more than 1 mph. His fastball was 3 mph below his season average on Monday, sparking more concern. The good news is Civale said he hasn't felt much pain, but "just something's off." It's hard to say how quickly Civale will be able to bounce back and come off the IL. He's currently rostered in just 21% of Yahoo leagues and has a 4.20 ERA and 1.47 WHIP with only 39 strikeouts in 55 2/3 innings over his 11 starts.
Source: MLB.com - Theo DeRosa
Source: MLB.com - Theo DeRosa
Athletics to Promote Top Pitching Prospect Gage Jump to Major Leagues
According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Athletics are promoting top left-handed pitching prospect Gage Jump to the major leagues. Currently, the southpaw is ranked as the overall No. 41 prospect in the entire sport on MLB.com. Jump was selected with the 73rd overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft out of LSU and was enjoying a dominant stretch at Triple-A Las Vegas prior to his promotion. Over his last two outings (11 frames), Jump did not allow a run while racking up 15 punchouts to just one free pass. Over his first 27 innings of the season, the southpaw posted a much higher 6.67 ERA but continued flashing elite strikeout potential, totaling 41 over this stretch. While Jump does not have much experience against the top hitting of the minor leagues, he has shown he can tally strikeouts at a dominant rate. Managers should expect Jump to slot into the starting rotation when he joins the roster, which makes him a solid pick-up in all 12+ team leagues ahead of his debut.
Source: Jeff Passan
Source: Jeff Passan
Luis Severino Bounces Back With 10-Strikeout Outing Against Angels
Athletics right-hander Luis Severino had a get-right matchup on tap on Thursday night against the floundering last-place Los Angeles Angels, and he took advantage of it. Although Severino came away with a no-decision in the team's 3-2 win, he had a strong performance on the mound, allowing only two earned runs and three hits (one homer) while walking none and striking out a season-high 10 for a quality start to lower his season ERA to 4.23. The 32-year-old veteran hurler induced 18 swings and misses on the night at Angels Stadium and reached seven innings for just the second time this year. The only runs that Severino allowed came on a two-run home run to Nolan Schanuel in the first frame. It was a nice bounce-back performance after he gave up a season-high five earned runs and 10 hits in six innings his last time out on May 16 against the San Francisco Giants. Severino now has three quality starts in 2026 and has given up two or fewer runs in five of his last six starts. His next matchup is scheduled to come against the division-rival Seattle Mariners, who rank 20th in MLB in OPS (.694).
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Gage Jump Carries Elite Strikeout Upside Among Stash Candidates
Athletics top pitching prospect Gage Jump remains one of the elite prospects to stash when looking for strikeout upside. Jump joined the Athletics with the 73rd overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, but has already moved up to Triple-A and is just one stop away from the big leagues. In 2025, Jump split his time between High-A and Double-A and totaled 131 punchouts over his first 112 1/3 professional innings. While he showed some struggles at Double-A in the second half, he carried an elite 2.32 ERA at High-A. Given his overall performance, the Athletics opted to send him to Triple-A Las Vegas to open the 2026 campaign. Through his first 31 frames, Jump has continued to rack up punchouts at an astounding rate, tallying 47. However, his modest 5.32 ERA does suggest he needs further development before he is truly in contention to reach the majors. Even though an MLB debut is unlikely in the first half, Jump possesses some of the highest strikeout potential in the minor leagues and is worth closely following. If he can improve his command and find more sustained success, he could emerge as a top stash target among pitchers later in the season.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
J.T. Ginn Flirts With Perfection on Monday, Viewed as Must-Add Pitcher
Athletics starting pitcher J.T. Ginn took a brutal loss on Monday against the Angels after an exceptional outing. The 26-year-old righty entered the ninth inning with a no-hitter before giving up a single to Adam Frazier and a walk-off homer to Zach Neto to take the loss. Ginn did still get the complete game with 10 strikeouts and just one walk, but he couldn't quite seal the victory. Ginn has allowed a total of just three earned runs over 22 innings in his last three starts, with a 1.23 ERA and 0.82 WHIP. He has 21 strikeouts in his 22 innings in those starts, and he has been a strong option since joining the rotation in mid-April, with just one rough start against the Guardians. He will look to continue his momentum with his second start of the week on Saturday night in San Diego against the Padres. He's a great grab from the waiver wire in all formats with so much recent success and a solid lineup behind him.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
