Oakland Athletics outfielder Tyler Soderstrom has agreed to a seven-year contract extension worth $86 million, according to ESPN. The deal also includes a club option for an eighth year and potential escalators that could raise the total value to $131 million.
A Breakout Season Rewarded
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Soderstrom, 24, enjoyed a stellar 2024 season, hitting .276 with a .346 on-base percentage and a .474 slugging percentage. He showcased impressive power, launching 25 home runs and driving in 93 runs. His overall performance translated to an estimated 4.3 Wins Above Replacement, as calculated by Baseball Reference.
Among the A’s Elite
Soderstrom’s 126 OPS+ (On-base Plus Slugging, adjusted for park factors) ranked third among Oakland’s regular players, trailing only first baseman and American League Rookie of the Year winner Nick Kurtz and catcher Shea Langeliers. Despite not reaching the postseason, the A’s demonstrated offensive firepower, finishing sixth in the American League in runs scored, ahead of playoff teams like the New York yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox, Seattle Mariners, and Detroit Tigers.
A Franchise-Altering Deal
Already under team control through the 2029 season,Soderstrom’s new contract represents the largest in Athletics franchise history. Previously, right-hander Luis Severino held that distinction, having signed a three-year, $67 million deal as a free agent last winter.
A New Chapter for the A’s
The A’s are currently in the second year of a multi-city relocation plan, having left Oakland after the 2023 season. The team is playing its home games in Sacramento for the next few years while a new ballpark is constructed in Las Vegas.
Why: The Oakland Athletics rewarded outfielder Tyler Soderstrom for his breakout 2024 season and secured a key player for the franchise’s future. Who: Tyler Soderstrom, 24, signed a seven-year, $86 million contract extension with the Oakland Athletics, with a club option for an eighth year and potential escalators up to $131 million. What: Soderstrom’s extension is the largest in Athletics franchise history, demonstrating the team’s commitment to him despite their ongoing relocation. How: Soderstrom’s performance – a .276 batting average, 25 home runs, 93 RBIs, and a 126 OPS+ – earned him the lucrative deal. The contract was agreed upon and announced by ESPN. the deal ends with the potential for an eighth year via club option and performance-based escalators.
