One of the A's biggest needs heading into this offseason is establishing proven talent on their pitching staff.

The A's will have one returning veteran in Luis Severino. Severino has been the team's Opening Day starter for the last two years following his franchise-record deal. The right-hander has already decided this offseason to exercise his player option.

This means Severino will return to the A's rotation in 2027. We discussed how his decision has a big impact on the offseason, and on the same day, they made another decision that impacts the team's moves this winter.

Jeffrey Springs had a rough season, so the club declined his option , meaning the southpaw will enter free agency. Now that's a spot in the team's rotation that will need to be replaced.

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