The A’s didn’t take the holidays off — they dropped a franchise-altering move. Tyler Soderstrom is staying put on a seven-year, $86 million extension with a club option and escalators that can push the total way higher. Translation: this isn’t “nice story, kid,” this is face-of-the-future money. And the funniest part? People spent all year talking like he might be the expendable piece — the “maybe he gets flipped for pitching” guy. Nope. The A’s just stapled him to the core with Rooker and Butler, and they’re basically building a lineup you cannot pitch around without getting punished. And it’s not just the bat — it’s the plot twist. Soderstrom went from “where does he even play?” to jumping into left field midstream and becoming a Gold Glove finalist like he’d been doing it since Little League. That’s the kind of development that changes a whole organization’s timeline. Now the A’s have the problem you want: too many real bats to sit, with Kurtz locked at first, Rooker at DH, and Soderstrom out there mashing and actually defending. So today’s show is about what this extension really means: commitment, identity, and the A’s finally acting like a team that plans on being taken seriously — and what’s next, because you don’t lock up the lineup like this if you plan to keep running out a rotation held together by hope and duct tape. Tyler Soderstrom, Tyler Soderstrom extension, Athletics Tyler Soderstrom, A’s Tyler Soderstrom contract, Tyler Soderstrom 7 year deal, Tyler Soderstrom 86 million, A’s biggest contract in history, Athletics biggest contract ever, A’s franchise record contract, Athletics offseason moves, A’s breaking news, MLB breaking news, Jeff Passan Athletics, Tyler Soderstrom highlights, Tyler Soderstrom left field, Soderstrom Gold Glove finalist, A’s core players, Athletics young core, Brent Rooker extension, Lawrence Butler extension, Nick Kurtz Athletics, Jacob Wilson Athletics, Shea Langeliers Athletics, A’s lineup 2026, Athletics 2026 outlook, A’s roster moves, Sutter Health Park A’s, A’s Las Vegas move, Athletics to Las Vegas 2028, A’s rotation needs, Athletics pitching upgrades, David Forst Athletics, Mark Kotsay Athletics, Locked On A’s, Locked On Athletics, A’s live show, MLB hot stove Join the Everydayer Club today and get Locked on A’s with no interruptions, members-only Discord access, and more — all for just $5 a month or $50 a year. Go to https://lockedonas.supercast.com/ Did Locked On Locked on A’s make your Spotify Wrapped? Prove it on social media to secure a free month of our brand new Everydayer Club. Just tag our national Locked On Podcast Network account on any social platform, and we'll drop you a code. Be one of the first to join the Everydayer Club to get your favorite show ad-free and exclusive access to the members-only Discord channel. Join our LOCKED ON A'S INSIDERS texting community and chat with host Booney any time by clicking this link: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas. Booney provides one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, A's breakdowns, and offseason updates. Try it FREE for 14 days! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonas Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LO... Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.