As pitchers and catchers report for the start of Spring Training, it’s time to take a look at this new-look Athletics roster.

Unlike past years, when the Athletics shipped off young talent rather than establish long-term stability by signing players to contract extensions, the A’s did the latter this offseason.

American League Rookie of the Year runner-up and All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson inked a seven-year, $70 million extension that will keep him in green and gold through the 2032 season.

Left fielder and first baseman Tyler Soderstrom, fresh off a 25-home run season in 2025, signed a seven-year, $86 million deal.

With slugger Brent Rooker and outfielder Lawrence Butler also on long-term deals, the Athletics roster has some franchise staples to build around, and we haven’t even gotten to the main centerpiece of it all.

There are few hitters who have burst onto the MLB scene with as much dominance as Nick Kurtz did during the 2025 season, and the reigning AL Rookie of the Year is just getting started.

Kurtz, just 22 years old, mashed 36 home runs and drove in 86 runs after being called up in late April. The fourth-overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft batted .290 and posted a 1.002 on-base-plus-slugging percentage, good enough for second in the American League, only trailing New York Yankees’ MVP outfielder Aaron Judge.

NICK KURTZ TONIGHT:
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— Codify (@CodifyBaseball) July 26, 2025

With Kurtz, Wilson, Soderstrom, Rooker, Butler, and slugging catcher Shea Langeliers (31 HR in 2025) in the fold for 2026, the Athletics offense is shaping up to be among the best in baseball.

A bounce-back year from recently-acquired second baseman Jeff McNeil would do wonders for the bottom of the order, as McNeil arrives following an offseason trade with the New York Mets that sent a minor-league pitcher to the Big Apple.

McNeil won a National League batting title in 2022, but has hit .253 over the past three seasons.

Here’s what the Athletics’ current batting order looks like for 2026:

2026 Athletics Roster & Projected Batting Order

(Fangraphs)

The bottom of the order is one of the weaker points of this Athletics roster, but Max Muncy has upside at the hot corner, and Denzel Clarke’s elite defense makes him a must-start option.

Backup catcher Austin Wynns, infielder Andy Ibanez, outfielder Colby Thomas, and outfielder Carlos Cortes round out the A’s bench depth.

Athletics Roster: Rotation & Bullpen

The Athletics roster is offense-heavy at the moment, as they’ll need big years out of the starting rotation to remain afloat in the American League West.

Luis Severino was a disaster in his first season with the A’s, posting a 4.54 ERA over 29 starts. Jeffrey Springs (11-11, 4.11 ERA) wasn’t much better, but overall was a more reliable option than Severino.

Jacob Lopez (7-7, 4.08 ERA) had a strong stretch in June, posting a 2.64 ERA over six starts.

Newcomer Aaron Civale will look to provide the Athletics with another arm in the rotation, one with extended regular-season experience and some postseason starts under his belt.

Scott Barlow, who was also signed to the Athletics roster this week, will join a bullpen that features many question marks following the trade of flamethrower closer Mason Miller last summer.

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Upcoming Athletics & MLB Offseason Schedule

Mid-February – Pitchers & Catchers report for Spring Training
Saturday, February 21st – @ Chicago White Sox (Spring Training Opener)
Friday, March 27th – @ Toronto Blue Jays – 4:07 PM PT (Opening Day)

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