Athletics Sign OF Lawrence Butler to Seven-Year Contract Extension After Breakout 2024 Season
Following a standout 2024 campaign, Lawrence Butler, the Athletics’ right fielder and designated hitter, is set to remain with the team for the long term.
The Sacramento-based team has secured Butler with a seven-year contract extension worth $65.5 million, according to an ESPN report from Jeff Passan on Thursday night. The deal also includes a team option for one year.
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Butler, 24, enjoyed a breakout season in 2024, the Athletics’ final year in Oakland. The Burlington, N.J. native posted an impressive .262/.317/.490 batting line, with 22 home runs and 57 RBIs, improving on his performance from a 42-game stint in 2023.
Since relocating to Sacramento and with plans to move to Las Vegas by 2028, the team has shown an increased willingness to invest in its roster. This includes a three-year, $67 million deal with pitcher Luis Severino on December 6.
The Athletics are scheduled to begin their 2025 season on March 27 against the Seattle Mariners.
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