US EditionOakland Athletics, right fielder Lawrence Butler agree to $65.5M extension
- Lawrence Butler has signed a seven-year contract extension worth $65.5 million with the Athletics, as reported by ESPN's Jeff Passan.
- Butler had a successful last season, finishing with a.262 batting average, 22 home runs, and 18 stolen bases.
- The Athletics, who previously had the lowest payroll in the majors, are now actively spending ahead of the 2025 season.
- The team signed designated hitter/outfielder Brent Rooker to a $60 million contract and right-hander Luis Severino to a $67 million deal.
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A’s ink star Lawrence Butler to massive $66.5 million extension
The Sacramento-bound A’s locked up another one of their young stars. Lawrence Butler signed a seven-year, $65.5 million extension that includes a club option on the final season, The Post's Jon Heyman confirmed.
The Billings Gazette
AP source: Butler, A's agree to 7-year deal
Outfielder Lawrence Butler agreed to a $65.5 million, seven-year contract with the Athletics, a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations said Thursday night, the latest big-money deal for a team suddenly spending as it prepares to play three seasons…
Daily Democrat
Paradise PostA’s continue Sacramento spree with 7-year, $65.5 million deal with Lawrence Butler, per source
By JANIE McCAULEY | Associated Press Outfielder Lawrence Butler agreed to a $65.5 million, seven-year contract with the Athletics, a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations said Thursday night, the latest big-money deal for a team suddenly spending as it prepares to play three seasons in a minor league ballpark. RELATED: Bay Area documentarian chronicles Athletics’ move from Oakland through eyes of fan base The agreement, first reported…
The Norfolk Daily News
Reports: Lawrence Butler, Athletics agree on 7-year extension
The Athletics are signing right fielder Lawrence Butler to a seven-year, $65.5 million contract extension, multiple outlets reported. MLB.com reported the deal, which is pending a physical, includes a team option for 2032. While Butler was not eligible for free…
Outfielder Lawrence Butler agrees to $65.5 million, 7-year deal with A’s, AP source says
Outfielder Lawrence Butler agreed to a $65.5 million, seven-year contract with the Athletics, a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations said Thursday night, the latest big-money deal for a team suddenly spending as it prepares to play three seasons…
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