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All-Star pitcher Luis Severino lands historic deal with A’s: reports

Two-time MLB All-Star pitcher Luis Severino and the Athletics have reached an agreement on a three-year contract, according to multiple reports.

The deal is reportedly worth $67 million, which would represent the most lucrative contract in the history of the typically budget-minded franchise. 

The deal exceeds the $66 million contract third baseman Eric Chavez signed for 2005-10. 

Severino had a strong 2024 campaign with the New York Mets, starting 31 games and posting a 3.91 ERA. He also struck out 161 batters in what became his first full MLB season since 2018. Severino has battled a number of injuries over the past five years.

Luis Severino walks to the dugout

New York Mets pitcher Luis Severino walks to the dugout during a game against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field in New York City Aug. 17, 2024. (Lucas Boland/USA Today Sports)

Severino made his big league debut with the New York Yankees in 2015. 

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It didn’t take long for the veteran right-hander to find success at the MLB level. He recorded 230 strikeouts and was named to the All-Star team in 2017, his first full season in a big league rotation.

Pitcher Luis Severino on the mound

New York Mets pitcher Luis Severino throws a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game 3 of the 2024 NLCS at Citi Field in New York City Oct. 16, 2024.  (John Jones-Imagn Images)

Severino, who turns 31 Feb. 20, was a free agent for the second straight offseason after going 11-7 in his only season with the Mets. He left the Yankees last offseason to sign a one-year deal with the Mets guaranteeing $13 million, and he earned an additional $2 million in performance bonuses.

Yankees' Luis Severino throws during the first inning

The New York Yankees’ Luis Severino throws during the first inning against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Oct. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Oter)

Severino is 65-44 with a 3.81 ERA in 156 starts and 16 relief appearances for the Yankees and Mets.

Severino turned down a $21.05 million qualifying offer from the Mets, who will receive an extra pick after the fourth round of next July’s amateur draft. The A’s will forfeit their third-highest selection.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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