Athletics Make Franchise History With Tyler Soderstrom Extension

The MLB offseason didn’t take a break on Christmas Day. The Athletics popped up in the news on the 25th of December, signing left fielder Tyler Soderstrom to a seven-year, $86 million contract extension. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, it’s the largest guarantee in franchise history for the Athletics.

BREAKING: Left fielder Tyler Soderstrom and the A's are in agreement on a seven-year, $86 million contract extension, the largest guarantee in franchise history, sources tell ESPN. The deal includes an eighth-year club option and has escalators that max it out at $131 million.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 25, 2025

Soderstrom, 24, batted .276 with 25 home runs, 93 RBIs, and an .820 OPS over 158 games in 2025, showcasing power and consistency. Soderstrom joined New York Yankees star Aaron Judge as one of only two players with at least 30 doubles, 25 homers, 90 RBIs, and a .275 average. His defensive prowess in left field earned him a Gold Glove finalist nod. Balanced splits (.804 OPS at home and .837 on the road) demonstrated reliability beyond ballpark factors.

Drafted 26th overall by the A’s in 2020, Soderstrom progressed as a top prospect before debuting in 2023. Early MLB stints yielded modest results across 314 at-bats in his first two years, with 12 homers and a lower average. Over three seasons, he holds a .250 career average with 37 homers and 126 RBIs.