Forst: "We've Made Offers" In Extension Talks With Young Core

""Without naming anyone, we've made offers," Forst said. "We're having conversations here. I'm hopeful we'll make progress.""

"While Forst declined to get into specific extension targets, Gallegos notes that AL Rookie of the Year and runner-up Jacob Wilson as well as catcher Shea Langeliers and slugger Tyler Soderstrom all make up the young core that the team is hoping to work out extensions with."

"Trying to lock up young talent is a sensible approach for the A's at this point. 2025 was a disappointing year for the A's in some ways, as they finished with a meager 76-86 record. On the other hand, however, Wilson and especially Kurtz emerged as impact talents while the team played to an impressive 35-29 record after the All-Star break. That's a nearly 89-win pace if maintained over a full season, which provides some hope that the team will be able to put together a stronger season in 2026 and get themselves into the playoff conversation despite a highly competitive AL West division."

The A's signed non-tendered right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. to a one-year deal. GM David Forst confirmed that the club has opened extension talks and has made offers to players without naming specifics. Jacob Wilson, Shea Langeliers and Tyler Soderstrom are mentioned as part of the young core the team hopes to extend, with other emergent pieces like Kurtz providing upside. The A's finished 76-86 in 2025 but posted a 35-29 record after the All-Star break, a near 89-win pace if sustained. The organization aims to retain young talent while preparing for a 2028 move to a Las Vegas ballpark.

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