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Athletics Decline Club Options On Jeff McNeil, Jeffrey Springs

The Athletics have made their two option decisions of the offseason. On Friday afternoon the team announced that it was declining the club options for 2027 on both infielder Jeff McNeil and starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs: Neither option being declined…

By Connor Ashford · Athletics Nation

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 7:28 PM

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The Athletics declined 2027 club options on infielder Jeff McNeil and pitcher Jeffrey Springs, making both players free agents.
Both declined options exceeded $15 million following down seasons for the veterans in 2026.
The Athletics are awaiting starting pitcher Luis Severino's pending decision regarding his $22 million option for next season.

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The Athletics announced on Friday that they have declined their 2027 club options on infielder Jeff McNeil and starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs. Both options exceeded $15 million, leading the organization to make the veterans free agents following difficult campaigns in 2026 as the club shifts its focus to younger talent.

McNeil posted a .264/.313/.368 slash line with nine home runs in 2026, while Springs surrendered 35 home runs across 29 starts. Connor Ashford notes the Athletics are now awaiting a decision from starting pitcher Luis Severino regarding his $22 million option.

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