Luis Severino Joins A's with Record $67M Deal
TL;DR
Luis Severino has signed a three-year, $67 million contract with the Oakland Athletics, leaving the New York Mets in MLB free agency. The deal includes an opt-out after the second season and marks the largest guaranteed payout in A's franchise history. Severino, who had a 3.91 ERA over 182 innings last season, declined a $21.05 million qualifying offer from the Mets, who will receive draft pick compensation. The A's are set to play in Sacramento before moving to Las Vegas.
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