Athletics sign Jacob Wilson to seven-year, $70 million extension

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson jogs to the dugout during a game
Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson jogs to the dugout during a gameSara Nevis / CTK

The Athletics signed shortstop Jacob Wilson to a seven-year, $70 million contract extension on Friday with an eighth-year club option as part of the deal.

Wilson finished second in American League Rookie of the Year voting last season behind teammate Nick Kurtz

The 23-year-old Wilson finished the 2025 season with a very impressive .311/.355/.444 slashline, along with 13 home runs and 63 RBI in 125 games, as he earned an AL All-Star selection as well.

The Athletics continue to lock up their young stars to long-term contracts. The others include Tyler Soderstrom (7 years, $86 million), Lawrence Butler (7 years, $65.5 million), both with eighth-year club options like Wilson, and Brent Rooker (5 years, $60 million). 

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