The Oakland Athletics have appointed Cam Castro as their new general manager, marking a major personnel move by Taylor Smith since he took over two weeks ago. The new hires mark a major change for the organization’s leadership as it moves its headquarters to Las Vegas in 2028.
Castro’s Transition from Milwaukee to Oakland
Castro, 36, joins the Athletics after an eight-year tenure with the Milwaukee Brewers. During his time in Milwaukee, he served as the senior vice president of player development and performance.
The move represents a strategic pivot for the Athletics, who finished the most recent season with a 64-98 record. Smith, who previously held positions with Boston and Tampa Bay, emphasized that Castro’s background in player development was a primary factor in the decision. “Cam will be an awesome addition to the front office and a great partner to me in running this organization,” Smith said in a statement. “He has experiences and skillsets that will complement me and the very talented people that we already have in the organization. He’s one of the best development minds in the game with a proven track record of building the systems and processes that develop a winner.”
Front Office Rebuild Before the Las Vegas Relocation
The appointment of a new general manager is part of a broader restructuring of the Athletics’ baseball operations. As the A’s rebuild their front office in anticipation of their 2028 move to Las Vegas, they look toward developing a team, culture, and organization fans will be proud of. The team will face a transitional phase next year, playing its last season in California at a Triple-A venue in West Sacramento.
“I look forward to being a part of the next chapter of A’s baseball and developing a team, culture, and organization that our fans will be proud of.”
Operational Questions for the Coming Season
While the front office leadership is now established with Smith and Castro, the team is scheduled to play its third and final season next year at a Triple-A ballpark in West Sacramento. The organization has yet to finalize the specific operational details for the 2025 season in West Sacramento, nor have they released a definitive roadmap for roster construction following the 64-98 campaign.
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