# Lawrence Butler's Contract Crisis

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Podcast: [Oakland Athletics News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/oakland-athletics-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463312)
Published: 2026-06-17T20:51:31+00:00
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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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8e2ac5c6f4f20625

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