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Temporary home, long-term challenges
The Oakland Athletics will play all home games through 2027 at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento while awaiting the construction of their Las Vegas stadium. From the outset, adjusting to a Minor League ballpark raised concerns, with the MLBPA initially clashing with the team over playing surface—grass versus turf.
While natural grass was ultimately installed, players still find the transition difficult.
Luis Severino’s sharp contrast in performance
One of the most affected is Luis Severino, whose numbers paint a stark home-road split:
- Home ERA at Sutter Health Park: 6.79 in 10 starts
- Road ERA: 2.27 in 7 starts
Severino didn’t hesitate to express his discomfort, telling The Athletic’s Brendan Kuty:
“We don’t have that at home right now. It’s not the same environment. We don’t have a lot of fans. Our clubhouse is in left field, and for day games we’re baking in the sun. There’s no air conditioning either. It’s really tough.”
A big contract in tough conditions
Severino signed a three-year, $67 million deal this offseason—the richest contract in A’s history. While he holds an opt-out after 2026, he remains locked in until at least the end of that season.
Could a trade be next?
With the A’s sitting at 34-51, Severino’s frustrations have sparked trade speculation, including a potential deal to the Cubs. Still, Oakland may be reluctant to move him, given how difficult it’s been to sign premium free agents.
The team’s stadium situation could deter other high-profile pitchers in future offseasons, making retaining Severino a critical decision for the club’s short-term stability.
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