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Athletics prepare for crucial offseason ahead of Las Vegas move

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 6:44 AM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Athletics prepare for crucial offseason ahead of Las Vegas move

Summary

The Oakland Athletics face a pivotal offseason ahead of relocating to Las Vegas in 2028. Key tasks include hiring a new President of Baseball Operations or GM and strengthening their pitching roster. With ten players on the 60-day injured list, making roster decisions will be complex, especially with an expected lockout limiting team communications. Failure to improve could hinder their transition to a new market after a difficult 2026 season, which saw them finish with a bottom-three record in MLB. Ownership must balance spending on free agents with the challenge of attracting talent to a less-desirable venue.

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By the Numbers

•A's relocation to Las Vegas scheduled for 2028
•Hiring a new GM is a top priority
•Ten players currently on the 60-day IL
•Expected lockout complicates offseason plans
•A's finished 2026 with a bottom-three record

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6:44 AMYahoo Sports — Franchise-Defining Offseason Looms for A's Ownership

What they're saying

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This will be the A's last offseason left to tinker with the roster before needing a well-oiled machine when they land in Las Vegas in 2028. Between a GM search and a wave of key players on the mend, ownership has a lot riding on getting this winter right.
— Yahoo Sports

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