There’s a reason teams don’t make a lot of moves based on a 6-week body of work. However, Yonder Alonso’s torrid start to the season has raised the question of whether the A’s should, and whether they might, pursue a contract extension with the would be free agent.
Armed with a new swing designed to lift the ball, Alonso has been a true bright spot so far, with a .291/.376/.664 slash line that features 12 HRs. Alonso is also one of the few Athletics whose defense is above average.
Though the A’s don’t often give contract extensions, there is precedent for Alonso being a strong candidate.