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Athletics ink Tyler Soderstrom to record 7-year, $86 million deal

It’s a holly jolly Christmas for Athletics’ fans.

After missing a good chunk of the 2024 season due to a bone bruise in his left wrist, Soderstrom enjoyed his first full season in the Majors in 2025. He didn’t disappoint.

Soderstrom was a key cog in the Athletics’ offense that finished the 2025 season above league average in runs (733), home runs (219), batting average (.253), OPS (.749), and total bases (2388).

What are the details of Soderstrom’s extension?

Soderstrom’s contract is worth $86 million over seven years, with an option for an eighth year as well. Soderstrom’s contract is also filled to the brim with incentives that could lift the value of the contract up to a staggering $131 million.

Tyler Soderstrom 2025 stats

Soderstrom enjoyed a remarkable 2025 season, slashing .276/.346/.474 with 25 home runs and 93 RBI. His 126 OPS+ ranked fourth on the team.

Soderstrom was drafted as a catcher but spent most of his time in left field in 2025, while also playing 394 innings at first base.

This post appeared first on USA TODAY

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