SACRAMENTO – The Athletics have signed a marquee free agent ahead of their temporary move to West Sacramento.
Luis Severino, a right-handed starting pitcher who is having a resurgent year with the New York Mets, has agreed to terms with the A’s on a contract, league sources say. As first reported by ESPN, the contract is for three years and is worth $67 million.
It would be the largest guaranteed contract in A’s history.
In a post on his Instagram page, Severino thanked the Mets and their fans.
“Thank you staff and front office for everything. I will forever be grateful for an incredible season,” Severino wrote.
Reports of the signing surfaced the same day the A’s announced that season tickets for their inaugural season at Sutter Health Park will go on sale to the general public on Dec. 9 at 10 a.m.
Severino turns 31 in February and has compiled a career 65-44 win-loss record and a 3.81 ERA.
