Guerrero's 'Flash' Move: See How Luis Severino Thrives in a Minute!
The Athletics should be willing to trade Luis Severino mid-season if plans go awry, and MLB teams come calling to take on his contract.
Mar 15, 2026; Miami, FL, United States; Dominican Republic pitcher Luis Severino (40) delivers a pitch against the United States during a semifinal game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images The Athletics are a bottom-of-the-Major-Leagues team with studs mixed in. One man still in his prime is their ace, Luis Severino.
With Severino being due over $20 million YoY through 2027, we begin to wonder if the Athletics will actually keep Severino on the books. This is a team that is not accustomed to big contracts, as 'Moneyball' is very much a thing, just as the movie showed. For this reason, we will look into a potential trade, specifically one that sends Severino to the St.
Louis Cardinals. Fantasy Baseball Impact The trade scenario at hand matters little to the fantasy baseball value of Severino. The main focus at hand is that of wins.
At face value, one may think that Severino leaving the Athletics for the Cardinals would be a hitting/win upgrade. However, the Athletics are actually quite good on offense, ranking in the top 50% of MLB, with some placing them as high as the top 10. In 2025, the Athletics ranked 10th best in offensive rating, per Fangraphs .