WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Athletics will make Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento its temporary home for at least three MLB seasons before its move to Las Vegas.
But Sutter Health Park is already the home of the Sacramento River Cats, the Giants' Triple-A affiliate owned by Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadivé.
So what happens to the River Cats now? While the exact details haven't been released, both teams are set to play at the ballpark.
“We’re prepared to accommodate the A’s and the River Cats to ensure a seamless transition for both teams and their fans,” said West Sacramento City Manager Aaron Laurel in a statement.
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"We're committed to providing A's players and fans with a world-class baseball experience at Sutter Health Park while also continuing the beloved tradition of Minor League Baseball and the Sacramento River Cats," Ranadivé said.
The A's will play the next three MLB seasons starting in 2025 as the lease at the Oakland Coliseum expires after the 2024 season. There's also an option for a fourth season.
"I think this is going to be the most fun stadium to watch a game in Major League Baseball. One of the other things that's really important is we're so thrilled today, but we're not satisfied because in 2028 there'll be more teams to compete for and we want to be a permanent Major League Baseball franchise," said Barry Broome, the CEO and President of the Greater Sacramento Economic Council.
Sutter Health Park has a capacity of 14,014 with 10,632 bowl seats and space for 2,566 on the Toyota Home Run Hill, according to the River Cats. The Oakland Coliseum can seat up to 63,000 people, according to the Coliseum Authority.
"We have everything in place, we've been waiting for this moment. We've been building the riverfront for this moment and we are ready to make this happen and make it successful — as Barry said more than the three years," said West Sacramento Mayor Martha Guerrero.
The A's plan to move to a stadium to be built on the Las Vegas Strip with $380 million in public financing approved by the Nevada government. However, the team needs a temporary home as the new ballpark isn't expected to open until 2027 at the earliest.
“I am proud to support the temporary relocation of this fantastic franchise to West Sacramento. Hosting the Athletics in Yolo County represents a significant opportunity for economic growth and community enrichment. I am confident that this will foster a profound sense of community among our residents," said Yolo County Supervisor Oscar Villegas in a statement.
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