All-Star pitcher Luis Severino signs historic deal with A’s: reports

All-Star pitcher Luis Severino signs historic deal with A’s: reports

Two-time MLB All-Star pitcher Luis Severino and the Athletics have agreed to a three-year deal, according to multiple reports.

The deal is reportedly worth $67 million, which would represent the most lucrative contract in the history of the typically budget-focused franchise.

The deal exceeds the $66 million contract signed by third baseman Eric Chavez for the 2005-10 season.

Severino had a strong 2024 season with the New York Mets, starting in 31 games and posting a 3.91 ERA. He also struck out 161 batters in his first full MLB season since 2018. Severino has struggled with a number of injuries over the last five years.

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Luis Severino goes to the dugout

New York Mets pitcher Luis Severino walks to the dugout during a game against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field in New York City on August 17, 2024. (Lucas Boland/USA Today Sports)

Severino made his big league debut with the New York Yankees in 2015.

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It didn’t take long for the veteran right-hander to find success at the MLB level. He recorded 230 strikeouts and was named to the All-Star team in 2017, his first full season in a major league rotation.

Pitcher Luis Severino on the mound

New York Mets pitcher Luis Severino throws a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game 3 of the 2024 NLCS at Citi Field in New York City on October 16, 2024. (John Jones-Imagn Images)

Severino, who turns 31 on Feb. 20, was a free agent for the second straight season after going 11-7 in his only season with the Mets. He left the Yankees last offseason to sign a one-year contract with the Mets that guaranteed him $13 million, and he earned an additional $2 million in performance bonuses.

Luis Severino of the Yankees pitches in the first inning

Luis Severino of the New York Yankees throws during the first inning against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, October 3, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Oter)

Severino is 65-44 with a 3.81 ERA in 156 starts and 16 appearances for the Yankees and Mets.

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Severino rejected a $21.05 million qualifying offer from the Mets, who will receive an additional pick after the fourth round of next July’s amateur draft. The A’s lose their third-highest pick.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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