The Athletics are enhancing the dugouts, batting cages, and the field at Sutter Health Park to improve player comfort and the fan experience next season.
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As the Athletics prepare for their second season at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, the team is implementing improvements to support players and enhance the ballpark experience for both fans and players before their move in 2028.
These upgrades follow feedback from players and coaches during their first year at the temporary stadium, which was initially home to just the Sacramento River Cats.
One of the main additions will affect the dugouts and batting cages. Last season, pitchers noted the challenge of not having a clubhouse connected to the field, which made it harder to stay active or watch film between innings, according to MLB.com.
According to MLB.com, in the upcoming 2026 season, the A’s will create a small, private space within both the home and visiting dugouts for pitchers to use between innings. General Manager David Frost told MLB.com that the area, informally nicknamed the ‘Servino Room’ after starting pitcher Luis Severino, will give pitchers a place to regroup without returning to the main clubhouse beyond left field.
Aside from the main upgrades to the dugouts and batting cages, improvements of the playing field are expected as well.
Through 81 home games at the minor league venue, the A’s finished their first season in West Sacramento with the lowest home attendance in Major League Baseball.
According to ESPN, the team drew 768,464 fans, averaging 9,487 per game.
Frost told MLB.com that the more games the players played, the more comfortable they became with the ballpark, and he expects that to carry over to next season, especially with the new enhancements.
The Athletics confirmed to ABC10 the ongoing renovations, stating:
“Building on the renovations completed prior to last season, we’re continuing to make updates across the ballpark, including enhancements to the dugouts and batting cages, reflecting our ongoing focus on supporting players and baseball operations.”
Alongside the upgrades to the park, left fielder Tyler Soderstrom recently agreed to an $86 million, seven-year contract with the team, which could increase to $131 million with bonuses, ensuring one of the team’s top young players remains in West Sacramento, according to the Associated Press.
With these updates in place, fans can look forward to the team starting 2026 with a more polished, player-friendly home environment.
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