A's Secure Tyler Soderstrom with Record 7-Year, $86M Extension

Tyler Soderstrom, 24, has agreed to a seven-year, $86 million contract extension with the Athletics, marking the largest guarantee in franchise history. The deal includes an eighth-year club option for 2033 and escalators that could push its value to $131 million, securing him through at least 2033 and buying out at least three free-agent years. Soderstrom had a breakout 2025 season, slashing .276/.346/.474 with 25 home runs and 93 RBI, transitioning from first base to left field and becoming an AL Gold Glove finalist.