The Oakland Athletics have secured 24-year-old outfielder Lawrence Butler with a seven-year, $65.5 million contract extension, which includes a club option. Butler had a breakout sophomore season in 2024, posting a .262 batting average with 22 home runs and 18 stolen bases. After a rocky start to the season and a brief demotion to Triple-A, he returned to hit .291 with 20 home runs for the remainder of the year. This extension pushes his free agency to 2032-33, providing stability for both Butler and the A's.

This activity comes after a busy offseason for the Athletics, which included trading for pitcher Jeffrey Springs and extending slugger Brent Rooker. These moves suggest a commitment to improving the team's performance as they prepare for their planned relocation to Las Vegas, though the timeline for the move remains uncertain.