SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Athletics common supervisor David Forst stated the crew needed to make a press release going into its new residence. That was one the elements that led to its take care of Luis Severino.
Severino, 30, was formally launched by his new membership Friday after finalizing a $67 million, three-year contract.
The veteran right-hander was a free agent for the second straight offseason after going 11-7 with a 3.91 ERA in 182 innings throughout his solely season with the New York Mets. Those had been his finest numbers since he was an All-Star for the second straight yr with the New York Yankees in 2018.
“I’m going to offer my 100%. I’m going to be the perfect pitcher, individual and teammate to assist all people to be higher,” Severino stated after he placed on an Athletics jersey for the primary time.
It’s the biggest deal for the low-budget A’s, topping a $66 million contract for third baseman Eric Chavez masking 2005 to 2010. Severino can choose out and turn out to be a free agent once more after the 2026 season.
The Athletics went 69-93 for his or her third straight dropping season in 2024, after which left Oakland after 57 seasons. They are planning to play the subsequent three years in West Sacramento, California, earlier than they hope to maneuver into a brand new stadium in Las Vegas.
“We needed to make one thing of a press release coming into a brand new metropolis and coming into a brand new ballpark,” Forst stated. “But greater than that, to enhance on what we’ve got. Signing somebody with Luis’ expertise to be a frontrunner was necessary to us.”
Severino is 65-44 with a 3.81 ERA in 156 begins and 16 aid appearances for the Yankees (2015-23) and Mets.
Severino turned down a $21.05 million qualifying provide from the Mets, who will obtain an additional decide after the fourth spherical of subsequent July’s novice draft. The Athletics will forfeit their third-highest choice.
Severino, a two-time All-Star, toured his new ballpark and clubhouse to get a really feel for the situation earlier than the information convention. Sutter Health Park is being upgraded to organize the Triple-A facility for the most important leagues.
With the assistance of his sports activities company, Severino stated he researched the world to be taught extra about what it is like in the summertime. The deciding issue for Severino was the notion that the group was going to be a robust household.
“When we discuss household, you discuss my teammates as a result of you are going to be in the identical room with the identical guys for six months,” Servino stated. “You must have that chemistry.”
