The Oakland Athletics are calling up left-handed pitching prospect Gage Jump from Triple-A Las Vegas, sources confirmed. Jump, 23, ranks as the No. 2 prospect in the A's system with a fastball reaching 97 mph and 56 strikeouts in 38 innings this season. The move comes as the Athletics (27-27) lead the AL West despite their pitching staff ranking in the bottom third of MLB in strikeouts.

Jump's path to the majors includes a $2 million overslot bonus as the 73rd overall pick in the 2024 MLB draft. After elbow surgery derailed his UCLA career, he transferred to LSU where he finished strong with improved velocity and developed a plus slider and curveball. His fastball remains his premier pitch, sitting 93-96 mph with above-average shape.

The Athletics' decision reflects their need to bolster a pitching staff struggling with strikeouts. Jump joins a notable 2024 draft class already making impacts, with the A's betting his development trajectory and improved secondary pitches can provide immediate help in their division race.