Athletics May Trade Severino After Stadium Critique

Oakland Athletics pitcher Luis Severino has criticized the team's temporary home at Sutter Health Ballpark in Sacramento, citing small crowds, inadequate amenities, and a lack of major league atmosphere as factors impacting player morale and performance. Severino, who signed a multi-year contract with the Athletics, has struggled at home with a 6.79 ERA compared to 2.27 on the road, and says other players share his concerns. Following his public remarks, speculation and reports have surfaced that the Athletics are looking to trade him, although Severino insists he is simply being honest and remains committed to performing well. Manager Mark Kotsay has deflected questions about Severino’s future amid these tensions. The Athletics are set to remain in Sacramento until their planned move to Las Vegas in 2028. The team continues to contend with the challenges of playing in a minor-league facility.