What Athletics baseball fans are actually calling — with receipts.
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. Per the Posterior free-agency watch, Jeffrey Springs has a club option for 2027. Option decisions are typically due within days after the World Series ends.
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.
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