WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — 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 rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson remains iffy for the All-Star Game after getting hit on his left hand by a pitch, but X-rays showed there were no broken bones.

The news on Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson’s injured left hand was much better than feared, however his status for Tuesday’s All-Star Game is uncertain.