Gage Jump’s rookie season is heating up — literally — as his ERA has skyrocketed since the All-Star break, raising serious questions about his future with the Athletics. Once a promising ace with a 3.51 ERA before the break, Jump now carries a 6.75 ERA and a troubling 1.83 WHIP, sparking debate over whether pressure or mechanics are to blame. The team faces a tough call: send him down to Triple-A for a confidence boost — like they did with Jacob Lopez — or keep him in the rotation despite the struggles. With few other options, the Athletics may have no choice but to ride it out — unless Jump can find his groove in the minors and come back stronger for next year.

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