The Athletics made a suprising early splash in free agency after they "faced some pressure" to do so, according to ESPN's Jorge Castillo. Per Castillo,

The Athletics remain busy this offseason. Hours after revealing two new jersey patches for the 2025 MLB season on Friday, the Athletics officially announced the signing of right-handed reliever José Leclerc.

José Leclerc had been a part of the Texas Rangers' organization since 2010, but now the veteran right-hander is taking $10 million to follow the Athletics to Sacramento.

In keeping with their newfound profligacy, this week it was announced that the Athletics signed 18-year-old Japanese star (in waiting?) Shotaro Morii to a record-setting deal, with a $1,510,500 bonus. Who is Shotaro Morii, and how and why did the small-market (which market?) club get theirs hands on him?

The Athletics announced that they have signed right-hander Jose Leclerc to a one-year deal. The righty will make $10M, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Fellow righty Will Klein has been designated for assignment to open a roster spot.

The Oakland Athletics signed Japanese two-way player Shotaro Morii, 18, to a minor league contract with a record $1,510,500 signing bonus, seeing him as a potential future star like Shohei Ohtani. Morii has a notable high school record with 45 home runs and aspires to join professional baseball swiftly.

The Athletics have sought to spend some money this offseason. The Athletics splashed some cash on Luis Severino earlier in the offseason. But the ballclub are under pressure to shell out bigger bucks ahead of their impending move to Las Vegas.

The Athletics continue to keep their future in mind while making moves this MLB offseason. The team announced Wednesday morning that it agreed to terms with Japanese two-way player Shotaro Morii on a minor-league contract.

The Athletics have secured a key piece of their future, agreeing to a five-year, $60 million contract extension with designated hitter Brent Rooker, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, who cited sources late Monday night.

The A's lock up slugging DH Rooker - a true bat-only player - for five years, $60 million. The key question - is he a hit-before-power or a power-before hit guy?

Some say that behind every successful man, there is a princess — and for Athletics pitcher Luis Severino, that princess is his wife, Rosmaly.

Rosmaly claims to be Luis Severino's "spoiled princess". (Photo IG: @rosmaly_frechel)Instagram @rosmaly_frechel "Happy birthday to my beautiful wife @rosmaly_frechel On this special day I ...