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Since signing with the A's and being handed the largest contract in franchise history, Luis Severino has been a hot topic for the club. He was vocal about his issues with the minor-league ballpark in Sacramento at times last season, and some reported that the A's brass were not happy about that.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 6

A’s not inclined to move Luis Severino solely for salary relief

The Athletics made Luis Severino the highest-paid player in franchise history last winter. The first season of his three-year, $67M free agent contract was mixed at best.

Athletics News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / December 5

Cubs trade target: Luis Severino

To the surprise of many in baseball, Luis Severino left New York, where he’d pitched for both the Yankees and Mets, and signed a three-year, $67 million deal with the Athletics before the 2025 season.

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Athletics News / Athletics Nation / November 21

2025 Athletics Season In Review: Luis Severino

Now we’re past most of the barely-played guys and can finally move on to the major names on the A’s roster this past season. We’ll start at the top of the starting rotation and review staff leader Luis Severino and his first season in the Green & Gold.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 17

Will the A's Swing a Trade to Reunite with Cardinals Ace?

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 11

Let the Luis Severino Trade Rumors Begin

Last week, we talked about what the Athletics could end up doing with star starting pitcher Luis Severino. He's the biggest non-homegrown name on the roster, and holds the record for the largest contract ever handed out by John Fisher and the A's at three years and $67 million.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 10

The A's Could Target This Former Mets First-Rounder After a Great Year in Japan

The A's will be looking to add some pitching this offseason, and they could be looking to add another big contract to the books like they did last offseason when they added Luis Severino and Jeffrey Springs.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 28

One Offseason Move Encapsulated the A's Struggle with Ownership

The A's needed to spend money last winter in order to avoid a grievance from the MLBPA, and even after signing Luis Severino for three years and $67 million, and bringing in Jeffrey Springs and his contract, the club still had some work to do in order to reach the reported $105 million threshold they were after.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 15

A's Shine with Two Gold Glove Finalists

A’s right-handed pitcher Luis Severino and left fielder Tyler Soderstrom have been named finalists for the Rawlings Gold Glove Award, which recognizes the best defensive players at each position, the club announced today.

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Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 2

Athletics' Luis Severino returns for start against Cardinals

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / August 31

Luis Severino Officially Named Starter in St. Louis

Luis Severino has been trending towards his return from the injured list all week, tossing a sim game on Wednesday and a bullpen game on Saturday, but on Sunday, the Athletics officially announced that he will be taking the ball for the green and gold against the St.

Athletics News / New York Yankees on SI / August 10

Former Yankees All-Star Suffers Oblique Injury

A former New York Yankees pitcher has gone down with an injury amidst a disappointing season. On Saturday, the Athletics announced that they placed right-handed starter Luis Severino on the 15-day injured list with a left oblique strain.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 9

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Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 9

A's place RHP Luis Severino (oblique) on 15-day IL

The Athletics placed right-hander Luis Severino on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a left oblique strain. The move is retroactive to Wednesday. Signed to a three-year, $67 million contract, Severino (6-11, 4.82 ERA) was in the midst of overcoming a disastrous start to the season by winning each of his last four starts.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / July 15

Trading Luis Severino Is Not Going To Be an Easy Task

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Athletics News / New York Mets on SI / July 8

Luis Severino reunion 'could appeal' to Mets in this scenario, per insider

In a June 27 article from Brendan Kuty of The Athletic, Athletics pitcher Luis Severino (who spent the 2024 season with the New York Mets, posting an 11-7 regular season record with a 3.91 ERA and 161 strikeouts in 182 innings pitched) expressed his frustration with his current home stadium.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / July 2

3 MLB Landing Spots for SP Luis Severino Before Trade Deadline

Forget one-and-done: Athletics starting pitcher Luis Severino will likely barely make it half a season in Sacramento. Severino all but requested a trade only months after signing a three-year, $67 million deal with the A's.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 1

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Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / June 29

Luis Severino might get traded because of his comments about A’s

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Athletics News / Yardbarker / June 29

Athletics ready to admit free agency mistake

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Athletics News / Yardbarker / June 29

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Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 29

A's Luis Severino aims for better result in rematch vs. Yankees

Luis Severino missed pitching at Yankee Stadium last season during his lone season with the New York Mets. On Sunday, the right-hander takes the mound in the Bronx for the first time as a visitor when the Athletics conclude a three-game series with the Yankees.