SEATTLE – One of the hottest teams in baseball just added an All-Star back to its roster.

The Athletics, whose 17-8 record since July 24 was second only to the Brewers (19-7) across MLB, reinstated All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson from the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday night’s series opener against the Mariners at T-Mobile Park.

Though Wilson sustained a left hand contusion after getting hit by a pitch on July 8, he continued playing through the injury for most of the month with sporadic off-days to manage the issue. But after an early exit in the A’s victory over Houston on July 25, Wilson’s injury seemingly worsened. A few days later, a new MRI on Wilson’s hand revealed a left forearm fracture, which landed the rookie sensation on the 10-day IL retroactive to July 26.

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