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A's Extend Shortstop Jacob Wilson Amid Vegas Move

1/30/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Oakland Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson signs a seven-year, $70 million extension to keep him through the team's relocation to Las Vegas.
Wilson, 23, had a standout 2025 season, hitting .311 with 13 home runs and earning an All-Star selection.
The extension follows a similar deal for left fielder Tyler Soderström.
The A’s plan a ballpark on the Las Vegas Strip to open by 2028, while continuing to play in Sacramento.

History

Historical Context

The Oakland Athletics' relocation to Las Vegas, approved by MLB in 2023, follows a trend of franchise moves that began with the Montreal Expos becoming the Washington Nationals in 2005. The A's, unable to secure a new stadium in Oakland, will play temporarily in West Sacramento until their new $1.5 billion ballpark is completed by 2028, marking a significant shift in MLB's landscape.

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Story summary

Oakland Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson signs a seven-year, $70 million extension to keep him through the team's relocation to Las Vegas.
Wilson, 23, had a standout 2025 season, hitting .311 with 13 home runs and earning an All-Star selection.
The extension follows a similar deal for left fielder Tyler Soderström.
The A’s plan a ballpark on the Las Vegas Strip to open by 2028, while continuing to play in Sacramento.

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