WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson, who has not played since getting hit by a pitch on his left hand Tuesday against Atlanta, took batting practice on Friday for the first time since the injury and is expected to be in the lineup soon.

Athletics star Jacob Wilson is pulled from the game after a first-inning hit-by-pitch against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday at Sutter Health Park.Jacob Wilson exits Athletics-Braves game after getting