The Oakland Athletics are currently in negotiations with outfielder Lawrence Butler for a potential long-term contract extension, as reported by The Athletic. The details of the talks remain undisclosed, leaving room for speculation on whether it will cover his arbitration years or extend into his free-agent seasons.
Butler, a promising 24-year-old player who was a sixth-round draft pick from a Georgia high school, impressed during the 2024 season with a .262 batting average, 22 home runs, and 18 stolen bases. With a career OPS+ of 115 over two seasons, he is set to become arbitration-eligible after the 2026 season and a free agent after 2029.
Expressing his contentment with the team, Butler stated, “Hey, whatever the organization chooses to do, I’m happy with it. I love being here. I’m excited to be here. I’m excited to play here. So, yeah, no comment on that.”
As the Athletics prepare for their inaugural season in Sacramento and consider a potential move to Las Vegas, they have been active in the offseason, making key signings like Luis Severino and Brent Rooker. An extension for Butler would align with their recent roster-building strategy.
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