"The Athletics made Luis Severino the highest-paid player in franchise history last winter. The first season of his three-year, $67MM free agent contract was mixed at best. The veteran righty had a poor first half, allowing a 5.16 ERA over 20 starts. He was at the center of controversy in late June after he bemoaned pitching at Sacramento's Sutter Health Park in a conversation with The Athletic's Brendan Kuty."
"Severino rebuilt some value with a better showing after the All-Star Break. He concluded the season with a 3.10 ERA over his final nine appearances. He struck out a solid 21.8% of opponents while holding them to a .226/.289/.333 batting line over that stretch. Aside from a three-week injured list stint due to an oblique strain, the second half performance was what the A's front office had in mind when they signed Severino."
Luis Severino signed a three-year, $67MM contract that made him the highest-paid player in franchise history. He struggled early with a 5.16 ERA over 20 starts and drew controversy after critical comments about pitching at Sacramento's Sutter Health Park. Severino improved after the All-Star Break, posting a 3.10 ERA over his final nine appearances, striking out 21.8% while holding opponents to a .226/.289/.333 line. He missed three weeks with an oblique strain. The A's are not seeking a pure salary-dump trade and want a legitimate return. Severino is owed a $5MM signing bonus, a $20MM 2026 salary, and has a $22MM 2027 player option; he previously rejected a qualifying offer from the Mets.
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