The Athletics announced that former big leaguer Dave Stewart has been hired as a special assistant to player development for the 2025 season. The announcement didn’t provide much detail on Stewart’s exact role but he’ll reconnect with the franchise he’s been most associated with over the years.

The Athletics are bringing a franchise icon onboard for the team’s first year in West Sacramento. Legendary right-handed pitcher Dave Stewart was hired for a player development role, the Athletics announced Wednesday.

Dave Stewart, one of the most respected players in Oakland Athletics history and a four-time 20-game winner, was hired Wednesday by the Sacramento-bound team as a special assistant in player development.