Motivated by their temporary move to Sacramento and the fear of an MLBPA grievance that could have cut into their revenue sharing money, the A's were busy. The result: three of the four largest contracts in franchise history, and a realistic (if long shot) hope of competing for a playoff spot.
Free Agent Signings
RHP Luis Severino: Three years, $67MM (including opt-out after '26) RHP José Leclerc: One year, $10MM 3B Gio Urshela: One year, $2.15MM LHP T.J. McFarland: One year, $1.8MM 2B Luis Urías: One year, $1.1MM2025 spending: $40.05MM Total spending: $82.05MM
Option Decisions
NoneTrades and Claims
Traded LF Daz Cameron to Orioles for cash Claimed RHP Justin Sterner off waivers from Rays Claimed RHP Anthony Maldonado off waivers from Marlins (later outrighted off 40-man roster) Traded SS Nick Allen to Braves for minor league RHP Jared Johnson Selected RHP Noah Murdock from Royals in Rule 5 draft Acquired LHP Jeffrey Springs and LHP Jacob Lopez from Rays for RHP Joe Boyle, minor league RHP Jacob Watters, minor league 1B Will Simpson, and Competitive Balance Round A pick (#42 overall) Traded RHP Will Klein to Mariners for international bonus pool space Claimed RHP Elvis Alvarado off waivers from Pirates Acquired C Jhonny Pereda from Marlins for cashNotable Minor League Signings
Jason Alexander, Drew Avans, Ben Bowden, Dylan Floro, Matt Krook, Alejo López, CD PelhamExtensions
RF Lawrence Butler: Seven years, $65.5MM (including buyout of 2032 club option) DH Brent Rooker: Five years, $60MM (includes vesting/club option for 2030)Notable Losses
Joe Boyle, Ross Stripling, Scott Alexander, Kyle McCann (released), Alex Wood (still unsigned), Austin Adams (outrighted), Will Klein, Trevor Gott, Dany Jiménez (non-tendered), Tristan Gray (lost on waivers), Armando Alvarez (outrighted), Ryan Noda (lost on waivers), Kyle Muller (outrighted), Tyler Nevin (outrighted), Royber Salinas (lost on waivers)The A's played around .500 ball in the second half. While their rotation remained largely uninspiring, things were starting to fall into place in the lineup. As the team officially closed the book on their 57 years in Oakland, fans who are sticking with the club in Sacramento and Las Vegas could start to dream on the team pulling out of a three-year rebuild.
There were a few clear areas to address. They needed multiple starting pitchers and a third baseman, at least. The A's rarely plug holes in free agency. They'd spent less than $55MM over the previous three offseasons combined. Owner John Fisher has suggested he'd raise payroll with expected revenue increases once they get to Las Vegas in 2028. It's hard to argue the A's deserved the benefit of the doubt after years of bottom-tier spending. There were no promises about the next three seasons anyhow, as those will be played at a Triple-A park in Sacramento.
At the beginning of the offseason, general manager David Forst firmly stated that designated hitter Brent Rooker wouldn't be available. It was fair to assume the same of star closer Mason Miller. They were no longer in the "tear it down" section of the rebuild, but it wasn't clear how aggressively they'd supplement their developing lineup.
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