Key members of the Mets' rotation from last season are heading west to uncharted territory.
Luis Severino agreed to a three-year contract worth $67 million with the Athletics on Thursday, industry insiders confirming, as he prepares to start playing in Sacramento for at least three seasons before settling in Las Vegas. He has the right to opt out after the second season.
Severino, 30, turned down a qualifying offer from the Mets worth $21.05 million, which means the team would receive draft pick compensation for his deal with the Athletics. Compensatory picks will be made in the fourth round or later.
The guaranteed money is the highest amount in the history of the A's franchise.
Severino was a mainstay in the Mets' rotation last season, starting 31 games and pitching 182 innings with a 3.91 ERA.
The right-hander joined the Yankees on a one-year contract worth $13 million, hoping to revive an injury-plagued career.
Severino, Sean Manaea, and Jose Quintana all became free agents after the season, leaving holes in the Mets' rotation.
Last week, the Mets signed Frankie Montas to a two-year contract worth $34 million with an opt-out after next season to fill a hole in their rotation.
ESPN first reported Severino's agreement with the Athletics.
