Athletics Lock Up Tyler Soderstrom with $86M, 7-Year Contract

Left fielder Tyler Soderstrom has agreed to an $86 million, seven-year contract with the Athletics, potentially rising to $131 million with bonus provisions. The 24-year-old, who completed his first full MLB season, batted .276 with 25 home runs and 93 RBIs. Drafted 26th overall in 2020, Soderstrom was on track for arbitration after 2026. This long-term deal secures his future with the team, which is planning a move to Las Vegas for 2028.