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A's Lock Down Star Shortstop for 7 Years!
31 Jan
Summary
- Shortstop Jacob Wilson inked a seven-year, $70 million contract.
- The deal extends through the 2032 season with a club option for 2033.
- Wilson is the fourth player signed through at least 2028, the ballpark's opening.
The Athletics have taken a significant step toward their planned Las Vegas debut in 2028 by signing All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson to a seven-year, $70 million contract. This agreement ensures Wilson will remain with the team through the 2032 season, with an additional club option for 2033.
This long-term commitment allows the A's to bypass salary arbitration in the coming seasons and secures Wilson, who would have been eligible for free agency after the 2030 World Series. Wilson becomes the fourth player to be signed through at least 2028, the projected opening year for the new stadium.
Wilson, 22, had a strong rookie season in 2025, batting .311 with 13 home runs and 63 RBIs, finishing second in Rookie of the Year voting. His signing follows other substantial deals, including those for Tyler Soderstrom and Brent Rooker, signaling a new era for the franchise. The team is scheduled to play at a Triple-A stadium in West Sacramento for at least the next two seasons.
