Episode
Lawrence Butler's Contract Crisis
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- Jun 17, 2026
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- 85
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Summary
Lawrence Butler’s once-promising future with the Athletics is now under fire after a brutal sophomore season. Signed to a massive seven-year, $65.5M extension after a strong comeback from Triple-A, Butler’s production has cratered — posting a negative WAR while pitchers have exploited his weakness against off-speed stuff. Once a fastball-hitting threat, he’s now struggling to find his swing, and with his big contract and diminished role as a fourth outfielder, the pressure is mounting. If he can’t rediscover his power against fastballs, this could be his most difficult season yet — and a costly one for the A’s. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8e2ac5c6f4f20625