The A’s are on the free agent board! The club is in agreement with right-handed starter Luis Severino on a 3-year, $67 million dollar contract, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN:
BREAKING: Right-hander Luis Severino and the A’s are in agreement on a three-year, $67 million contract, sources tell ESPN. It is the largest guarantee in the history of the A’s franchise. And even with the qualifying offer attached, Severino got well over market expectations.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 5, 2024
The club was reportedly trying to boost their payroll and this definitely fits the bill.