A's Sign 23-Year-Old Star to 7-Year Extension

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The Oakland Athletics have signed their young All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson to a 7-year, $70 million contract extension that includes a club option for an eighth season. The 23-year-old Wilson, drafted 6th overall by the A's in 2023, has quickly emerged as a star, batting .311 with 13 home runs and 63 RBIs in his first full MLB season in 2025.

Why it matters

The extension locks up one of the Athletics' top young talents as the franchise navigates a transition period, moving from Oakland to Sacramento temporarily before a permanent relocation to Las Vegas in 2028. Wilson's deal joins recent long-term agreements for other key offensive pieces, building a promising young core for the A's to build around in the coming years.

The details

Wilson, the son of former MLB shortstop Jack Wilson, has shown exceptional bat-to-ball ability and surprising power at the plate, while also playing solid defense at a premium position. After a brief 2024 debut, he emerged as an All-Star in 2025, finishing second in AL Rookie of the Year voting behind teammate Nick Kurtz.

• Wilson was drafted 6th overall by the A's in 2023 out of Grand Canyon University.
• He made his MLB debut in 2024 before exploding in his first full season in 2025.
• Wilson signed the 7-year, $70 million extension on January 31, 2026.

What’s next

The Athletics will look to continue building around their young core of offensive talent as they transition the franchise to Sacramento and eventually Las Vegas in the coming years.