A's Extend All-Star SS Jacob Wilson Through 2032

23-year-old shortstop signs 7-year, $70 million contract extension

Jan. 30, 2026 at 6:07pm

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The Oakland Athletics have signed All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson to a 7-year contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2032 season. The 23-year-old Wilson, who was the runner-up for American League Rookie of the Year in 2025, batted .311 with 13 home runs and 63 RBIs in 125 games last season.

Why it matters

Retaining young, talented players like Wilson is crucial for the A's as they look to build a competitive roster ahead of their planned relocation to a new ballpark in Las Vegas in 2028. Wilson is one of four core players the A's have locked up long-term as they aim to end their postseason drought.

The details

Wilson's new deal is worth $70 million and includes a club option for 2033. The 2023 6th overall draft pick debuted with the A's in 2024 and had a breakout 2025 campaign, making the All-Star team and finishing second in AL Rookie of the Year voting behind teammate Nick Kurtz. Wilson's father, Jack Wilson, played shortstop in the majors for 12 seasons, including a stint with the Atlanta Braves in 2012 before retiring.

  • Wilson was the 6th overall draft pick in 2023.
  • Wilson made his MLB debut with the A's in 2024.
  • In 2025, Wilson was named an All-Star and finished 2nd in AL Rookie of the Year voting.
  • Wilson's new 7-year, $70 million contract extension runs through the 2032 season.

The players

Jacob Wilson

A 23-year-old All-Star shortstop for the Oakland Athletics who was the runner-up for American League Rookie of the Year in 2025 after batting .311 with 13 home runs and 63 RBIs.

Jack Wilson

Jacob Wilson's father, a retired shortstop who played 12 seasons in the major leagues, including with the Atlanta Braves in 2012 before retiring.

Nick Kurtz

A teammate of Jacob Wilson's on the Oakland Athletics, who won the 2025 American League Rookie of the Year award.

Aaron Judge

A slugger for the New York Yankees who had a higher batting average than Jacob Wilson in 2025.

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What’s next

The A's will look to build around Wilson and their other young core players as they prepare to move to a new stadium in Las Vegas in 2028.

The takeaway

The A's are making a long-term investment in their young All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson, locking him up through 2032 as they aim to end their postseason drought and build a competitive roster ahead of their planned relocation to Las Vegas.