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The A's Luis Severino Conundrum
- Athletics face a pivotal choice: trade Luis Severino now or hold him for a potential 2026 breakout that could boost a future deal.
- Severino posted a 3.10 ERA over 49 1/3 innings after July, showing improvement following a rough first half.
- The A's would pay a $5 million signing bonus in January, with a $20 million salary in 2026 and a $22 million option in 2027.
- Teams are interested in taking Severino’s entire salary only if the A’s accept little or no return.
- If the A’s trade him, they hope to create a rotation spot for pitching prospects like Gage Jump or Braden Nett.
- A worse outcome would be holding Severino, watching young arms mature slowly, risking a poor season with little return.
- Severino could end up opting in for 2027 if the labor market is weak, which would complicate the club's plans.
- The front office is torn between a quick fix and building long-term starting rotation depth.
- Rival reports suggest the Athletics denied some circulating rumors about the deal and Sacramento ballpark issues.
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