Lawrence Butler and A’s talking long-term contract extension: Sources
MESA, Ariz. — Fresh off a breakout performance last year, right fielder Lawrence Butler is engaged in talks about a contract extension with the A’s, people briefed on the discussions who were not authorized to speak publicly told The Athletic.
A power and speed threat, the 24-year-old Butler debuted in the majors two years ago and was a force for the A’s in the second half of 2024, hitting 20 home runs in 84 games once he was recalled from the minors in June. A left-handed hitter, Butler carried a .291 average, .330 on-base percentage and .565 slugging percentage in the same stretch, and...
MESA, Ariz. — Fresh off a breakout performance last year, right fielder Lawrence Butler is engaged in talks about a contract extension with the A’s, people briefed on the discussions who were not authorized to speak publicly told The Athletic.
A power and speed threat, the 24-year-old Butler debuted in the majors two years ago and was a force for the A’s in the second half of 2024, hitting 20 home runs in 84 games once he was recalled from the minors in June. A left-handed hitter, Butler carried a .291 average, .330 on-base percentage and .565 slugging percentage in the same stretch, and...