A's Call Up Lefty Prospect Gage Jump as Civale Faces Injury The Oakland Athletics are set to promote left-handed pitching prospect Gage Jump to the major leagues, according to a report from MLB.com's Martin Gallegos. The move comes as right-handed pitcher Aaron Civale is expected to be placed on the injured list, though the team has not officially confirmed the details. Jump, a 2024 MLB Draft pick, is poised to join the roster as the A's look to bolster their pitching depth. Jump, ranked No. 41 on MLB Pipeline's Top 100 Prospects list, is the Athletics' third-ranked prospect. He was selected in the second round of the 2024 draft, with the 73rd overall pick, from LSU. The 22-year-old lefty has spent the majority of the 2025 season at Triple-A Las Vegas, where he has made nine starts. In those outings, he posted a 0-2 record with a 4.50 ERA, striking out 56 batters in 38 innings while walking 20 and allowing 36 hits. Despite his recent struggles in Triple-A, Jump's overall pro career has shown promise. In 2025, his first full season in professional baseball, he split time between High-A Lansing and Double-A Midland. There, he compiled a 9-7 record with a 3.28 ERA and 131 strikeouts across 112 2/3 innings. His ability to consistently rack up strikeouts has been a standout trait, particularly in his earlier professional outings. The decision to call up Jump reflects the Athletics' need for pitching reinforcements, especially with Civale's potential injury. While Jump's recent performance in Triple-A has raised questions about his readiness for the majors, his track record in lower levels suggests he has the potential to contribute. The A's will now have to determine whether his recent struggles are a sign of regression or simply a product of the challenges of advancing to higher levels of competition.#mlb_pipeline #oakland_athletics #aaron_civale #gage_jump #triple_a_las_vegas
Mets Lose Series Finale to Athletics NEW YORK – The New York Mets suffered a 1-0 loss to the Oakland Athletics on Sunday at Citi Field, marking their first sweep of the season by the A’s and their third shutout of the year. The game, which concluded the three-game series between the teams, highlighted persistent offensive struggles for the Mets, who failed to capitalize on multiple scoring opportunities and were ultimately outdueled by the Athletics’ pitching staff. The Mets’ inability to mount a rally began in the top of the third inning, when Nick Kurtz swung at an 0-2 curveball from right-handed pitcher Freddy Peralta. The ball cleared the right-field wall, turning into a home run and giving the Athletics an early lead. The Mets never recovered from that deficit, as their offense continued to struggle throughout the contest. Despite having runners on first and second with one out in the sixth inning, the Mets failed to capitalize on the chance to tie the game. A’s right-hander Aaron Civale induced Jorge Polanco to hit into a forceout, ending the inning. Civale was later replaced by left-hander Hogan Harris, who retired pinch-hitter Mark Vientos on a flyout to right fielder Lawrence Butler. The Mets went 0-for-3 with runners in scoring position and left four men on base, further emphasizing their offensive woes. Manager Carlos Mendoza acknowledged the team’s struggles but pointed to defensive limitations as a factor in their inability to rally. He noted that Luis Robert Jr., a key pinch-hitter, was unavailable for the game due to playing five consecutive games and needing a day off. “We didn’t have him for defense because of those reasons,” Mendoza said, clarifying that Robert is not injured.#new_york_mets #freddy_peralta #citi_field #oakland_athletics #aaron_civale
