Athletics Calling Up Left-Handed Pitching Prospect Gage Jump

The Athletics are calling up left-handed pitching prospect Gage Jump from Triple-A Las Vegas, sources told ESPN on Monday. Jump, 23, has struck out 56 batters in 38 innings at the Triple-A level. His fastball has reached 97 mph this season.

The left-hander was selected by the Athletics with the 73rd overall pick in the 2024 MLB draft. He received an overslot signing bonus of $2 million. Jump missed most of his freshman and sophomore seasons at UCLA following elbow surgery before transferring to LSU.

The Athletics hold a 27-27 record and lead the American League West.

Their pitching staff ranks in the bottom third of MLB in strikeout rate. Jump ranked as the organization's No. 2 prospect entering the season. >"The Athletics are calling up Gage Jump, one of the best left-handed pitching prospects in baseball." — Jeff Passan, May 26, 2026 (ESPN)