The Athletics have signed pitcher Luis Severino to a historic $67 million deal, marking a significant move as they prepare for the 2025 MLB season.
Sacramento: Big news for the Athletics! They just signed pitcher Luis Severino to a whopping $67 million deal. This is a franchise record, and it’s a big step as they gear up for the 2025 MLB season.
Severino, who’s 30, spent last season with the Mets after a long run with the Yankees. He had a solid year, going 11-7 and pitching well in the playoffs. The Athletics are really looking to boost their pitching lineup, and Severino fits the bill perfectly.
They’ll be holding a press conference to introduce him, and it’s all happening today at 2 p.m. PT. You can catch it live on NBC Sports California. It’s exciting to see how this new addition will shake things up for the team.
With this deal, the Athletics are also planning to increase their payroll to around $100 million. They’ll lose a draft pick for signing Severino, but they’re clearly committed to making some big changes.
It’s a new era for the Athletics, and bringing in Severino is just the beginning. Fans are definitely buzzing about what’s next!