What is the Athletics' largest roster need heading into the 2026-27 offseason?

01 / Make the call

What's your call?

Starting pitching

Catching

Middle infield

Outfield

Bullpen depth

Results reveal after your call · n = —

02 / The evidence

Why Posterior is asking.

As of 2026-08-15, the Athletics are 48-74, fourth in the AL West (14.5 games back) and 11.5 games out of the final AL wild-card spot. The Posterior free-agency watch lists these notable potential departures or option decisions: Jeff McNeil (2B, club option for 2027); Jeffrey Springs (SP, club option for 2027); Jonah Heim (C, scheduled free agent after the 2026 season); Luis Severino (SP, player option for 2027). Vote for the area the front office should prioritize first this offseason.

MLB Stats API standings (fetched 2026-08-15); Posterior free-agency watch (MLB.com future free-agent classes, 2026-05-02)

Standings check (2026-08-15): Athletics 48-74, fourth in the AL West (14.5 games back) and 11.5 games out of the final AL wild-card spot. The Posterior free-agency watch lists these notable potential departures or option decisions: Jeff McNeil (2B, club option for 2027); Jeffrey Springs (SP, club option for 2027); Jonah Heim (C, scheduled free agent after the 2026 season); Luis Severino (SP, player option for 2027).

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