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Wilson signing continues A's youth movement with eye on veterans as Las Vegas move nears
Wilson's seven-year, $70 million deal is part of the Athletics' youth-focused strategy to build a competitive core ahead of their 2028 Las Vegas relocation.
- In Las Vegas, the Athletics announced All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson signed a $70 million, seven-year deal on Monday, running through 2032 with a 2033 club option.
- To lock up their young core, the A's signed Jacob Wilson on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, to avoid salary arbitration after the 2027, 2028, and 2029 seasons, making him the fourth player signed through at least 2028 as they prepare for the move to Las Vegas in 2028.
- Selected sixth in 2023, Wilson played 92 games in 2024, hitting.311 with 13 home runs and 63 RBIs, and quickly rose to the majors after being drafted.
- Following Tyler Soderstrom's Dec. 30 deal, the A's toured the stadium site and autographed future home plate, emphasizing their Las Vegas focus.
- They will play at least two seasons in West Sacramento, while GM David Forst said `the Arenado situation might have worked out differently had we been here even next year instead of in two years`.
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Wilson extension signals shift for A’s ahead of Vegas move
LAS VEGAS -- Standing on the construction site of the future home of the Athletics at the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue on Monday morning, Jacob Wilson peered out at the backdrop of the picturesque Las Vegas Strip. Positioned near the home-plate marker, he held up a
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