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Severino, despite his health struggles and a not-so-dominant ERA, secured a contract that speaks volumes about the financial power dynamics in MLB. The A's, often viewed as one of the less affluent franchises, have chosen to allocate their budget towards a player perceived as injury-prone and in the twilight of his career. This choice intensifies the debate regarding what contract figures are set to mean for other marquee players, especially younger talents like Juan Soto, who could potentially command upwards of $45 to $50 million annually.