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A’s Lock Up All-Star Shortstop Jacob Wilson With 7-Year, $70 Million Extension

The deal reflects Oakland’s push to secure a controllable position-player core before its planned 2028 relocation to a new Las Vegas ballpark.

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, $70 million contract with a club option for an eighth season for Jacob Wilson.
  • The agreement buys out Wilson’s remaining pre-arbitration and arbitration years, keeping him under team control through 2032.
  • Wilson, 23, was an All-Star and AL Rookie of the Year runner-up in 2025 after hitting .311/.355/.444 with 13 home runs in 125 games.
  • The move extends a run of long-term deals for young hitters, including Tyler Soderstrom (7 years, $86M), Lawrence Butler (7 years, $65.5M) and Brent Rooker (5 years, $60M).
  • A news conference is scheduled for Monday in Las Vegas to sign the contract as the A’s continue interim seasons in West Sacramento ahead of the planned 2028 Strip stadium.