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Athletics Sign Lawrence Butler to 7-Year, $65.5M Extension

The deal secures the breakout star through 2031 with a club option for 2032 as the team prepares for its relocation to Sacramento and eventual move to Las Vegas.

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Sep 21, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler (4) reacts after hitting a single against the New York Yankees in the first inning at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Lawrence Butler, 24, agreed to a seven-year, $65.5 million extension with the Athletics, including a club option for 2032, pending a physical.
  • Butler had a standout 2024 season, hitting .262 with 22 home runs, 18 stolen bases, and a .943 OPS in the second half of the year.
  • The Athletics, traditionally a low-spending team, have increased investments this offseason, including extensions for Brent Rooker and the signing of Luis Severino.
  • The team will play in Sacramento for the next three seasons before its planned move to a new ballpark in Las Vegas by 2028, though construction details remain uncertain.
  • Butler expressed his desire to remain with the franchise long-term, aiming to build a legacy comparable to Athletics legends like Rickey Henderson.