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A's Lock Up All-Star Jacob Wilson With Seven-Year, $70 Million Extension

The extension signals a spending shift as the franchise prepares for a 2028 move to Las Vegas.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 15: Pete Crow-Armstrong #4 of the Chicago Cubs hits a double in the second inning during the 95th MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard at Truist Park on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Gene Wang - Capture At Media/Getty Images)
Sep 27, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (5) throws to first base for an out against the Kansas City Royals during the third inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The team announced a seven-year deal that includes a club option for an eighth season, keeping Wilson under control through 2032 with a 2033 option.
  • The contract buys out his remaining pre-arbitration and all arbitration years, extending team control into his early free-agent window.
  • Wilson was an All-Star starter in 2025 and hit .311/.355/.444 with 13 home runs and 63 RBIs in 125 games, finishing second in AL Rookie of the Year voting.
  • The move continues a run of long-term deals that also secured Tyler Soderstrom, Lawrence Butler and Brent Rooker to anchor the lineup.
  • A news conference is scheduled in Las Vegas on Monday to formalize the signing as the A's play in Sacramento through 2027 ahead of a planned 2028 stadium opening in Las Vegas.