New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- The Oakland Athletics surprised their fans on Christmas Day 2025 by agreeing to a massive contract extension with young slugger Tyler Soderstrom. This MLB deal rewards his breakout performance and signals the team's commitment to building around its emerging talent.

According to ESPN, the Athletics and Tyler Soderstrom finalized a seven-year, $86 million extension. Notably, this marked the largest guaranteed contract in franchise history. The deal includes an eighth-year club option and has escalators that max it out at $131 million.

The agreement keeps Soderstrom with the A's through at least the 2032 season. It buys out his arbitration years and provides stability as the team prepares for its move to Las Vegas in...