The Athletics will be sellers yet again despite having a strong start to the season.
The Athletics have a lot of young talent that will continue to grow, but in the meantime, it’s time to sell off some veterans.
There is one veteran in particular who can’t stand pitching at the Athletics’ home ballpark in Sacramento.
Two-time All-Star right-hander Luis Severino signed a three-year, $67 million contract with the Athletics in the offseason, and he may be out the door in the coming days.
Dhani Joseph of The Athletic predicts that Severino will no longer be on the team after the trade deadline.
“This one isn’t exactly a no-brainer. Luis Severino has publicly stated how much he dislikes Sutter Health Park due to its playing environment,” wrote Joseph. “And with a road ERA of 3.10 versus a home ERA of 6.68, it’s clear he’d rather be playing literally anywhere else. The veteran will most likely get his wish granted, with the rebuilding A’s hoping to bring in a young prospect or two in return.”
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Severino, 31, is 4-11 with a 4.95 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP in 22 starts this season. If Severino only pitched on the road, he would have been an All-Star this season.
With the A’s sitting 18 games back from the Houston Astros in the American League West, the team might as well shop Severino for what they can and move on at the trade deadline.
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