Tyler Soderstrom

Fantasy managers who took a chance on Tyler Soderstrom in 2025 were rewarded with a breakout season. At just 23 years old, he delivered 25 home runs, drove in 93 runs, scored 74 times, swiped eight bases, and posted a strong .276/.346/.474 slash line. He made tangible progress cutting down his strikeouts while continuing to impact the ball at an elite level, ranking in the 86th percentile in hard-hit rate (49.8%). Encouragingly, his expected batting average and slugging percentage closely matched his actual production, suggesting the performance was well-earned. With projections calling for a comparable output in 2026 and the Athletics' hitters benefiting from games in Sacramento, Soderstrom enters his age-24 season as a dependable OF3 option.

Tyler Soderstrom signs seven-year extension with the Athletics

Tyler Soderstrom and the Athletics are in agreement on a seven-year contract extension worth $86 million as reported by Jeff Passan. It is the largest guarantee in franchise history and includes an eighth-year club option and has incentives that could max the deal out at $131 million.

Fantasy Impact

Soderstrom, who just turned 24, was the A's first-round pick in the 2020 MLB Draft. He enjoyed a breakout season last year, batting .276 with 25 home runs and 93 RBI while posting an .820 OPS. Soderstrom also ranked eighth in the AL with 34 doubles while also placing second in the league with 11 outfield assists. Soderstrom will slot into the middle of the Athletics' batting order in 2026 and certainly has 30-home run, 100-RBI potential in a strong lineup.