GM: A’s sought ‘statement’ with Severino deal With the A’s planning to play the next three years in West Sacramento, GM David Forst said the team “wanted to make something of a statement” in signing Luis Severino to a $67 million contract.

Sources: Severino, A’s reach 3-year, $67M deal The Athletics and starting pitcher Luis Severino have reached a three-year, $67M deal that is the largest guarantee in franchise history, sources told ESPN.

Yanks’ Severino done for year with oblique strain Yankees right-hander Luis Severino has a high-grade left oblique strain and will miss the rest of the season, the team announced after Saturday’s 9-2 loss to Milwaukee.