26 days ago

Jacob Wilson Agrees $70M Extension With Athletics, Option Included

Jeff Passan reports the Athletics reached a seven-year, $70 million extension with shortstop Wilson, including an eighth-year club option. The 23-year-old finished second in AL Rookie of the Year voting after hitting .311/.355/.444 last season. In 2025, Wilson also amassed 13 home runs, 63 RBIs, and 151 hits, cementing himself as a cornerstone piece in Oakland’s rebuild.