Lawrence Butler
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Sep 29 2024Butler is not in Sunday's lineup against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Butler had been operating as an everyday player for Oakland, but he'll get the finale off with Seth Brown starting in right field and Daz Cameron getting a rare start in left field against a righty (Logan Gilbert). Butler hit .280 with two home runs and six steals in 23 September games.
Sep 25 2024Butler went 1-for-2 with two walks, two runs and a stolen base in Tuesday's win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Butler drew multiple walks for the fifth time this season and added his third stolen base over the last four games. Dating back to Aug. 21, Butler has hit safely in 27 of his last 29 games and is batting .336 over that span. He's two steals away from joining the 20-20 club for the season, as he currently stands at 22 homers for the year.
Sep 20 2024Butler went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 4-2 extra-inning loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Butler has hit safely in 15 of his 16 games this month, though he has just three multi-hit efforts. His steady bat has allowed him to collect four steals in September as well, giving him 16 thefts on the year. The 24-year-old has maintained a .268/.323/.510 slash line with 22 home runs, 57 RBI, 60 runs scored, 23 doubles and two triples across 118 contests.
Sep 16 2024Butler is absent from the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tough left-hander Shota Imanaga is on the hill for the Cubs, so the Athletics will use Monday's game as an opportunity to give the left-handed-batting Butler a breather. Daz Cameron will play right field and Jacob Wilson will be elevated to the leadoff spot for the series opener.
Sep 14 2024Butler went 2-for-3 with an RBI, a run scored and two walks in Saturday's 7-6 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Butler had another strong showing Saturday and extended his hitting streak to 22 games in the process. Butler is now three games away from tying Oakland's longest hitting streak ever set by Jason Giambi in 1997. The 24-year-old continues his second half breakout as he has turned his season around since the beginning of July. Butler came into July with a .180 batting average and since then has hit .325 with 19 homers, 47 RBI and 11 stolen bases over his last 62 games.
Sep 11 2024Butler (illness) will start in right field and bat leadoff in Wednesday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Butler had to miss Tuesday's game while battling a virus, but he's feeling well enough to return to action a day later. The 24-year-old is slashing .326/.364/.679 with 19 home runs and 10 stolen bases since July 1 for the Athletics.
Sep 10 2024Butler is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Astros due to a virus, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Butler is feeling under the weather, so he's on the bench Tuesday after a run of 20 straight starts. Manager Mark Kotsay hopes the outfielder will be back in the lineup for Wednesday's contest.
Sep 8 2024Butler went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Sunday's 9-1 loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Butler singled and stole second in the fifth inning, extending his hitting streak to 18 games in the process. During the streak, he's gone 29-for-74 (.392) with eight home runs and four steals, providing strong power and speed from atop the lineup. The 24-year-old outfielder is now at a .270/.324/.523 slash line with 21 homers, 14 thefts, 54 RBI and 56 runs scored through 110 contests this season.
Sep 6 2024Butler went 3-for-5 with a walk in Friday's 7-6 extra-innings win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Butler wasn't directly involved in any scoring plays, but he did his part to keep the line moving. He's up to a 16-game hitting streak, going 27-for-66 (.409) with eight home runs, six doubles, 14 RBI, 17 runs scored and three stolen bases in that span. The outfielder has emerged as a productive everyday option during his surge. He's at a .270/.325/.526 slash line with 21 home runs, 54 RBI, 56 runs and 13 steals across 108 games this season.
Sep 4 2024Butler went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Butler's lone hit of the night was a first-inning solo blast to center off Luis Castillo. That hit made it eight consecutive games with an extra-base hit and he's now rocking a 13-game hit streak during which he's totaled 22 hits, eight home runs, five doubles and 14 RBI. For the year, the 24-year-old is slashing .265/.319/.527 with 21 homers, 54 RBI, 54 runs, 13 steals and a 28:84 BB:K in 364 plate appearances.
Sep 1 2024Butler went 4-for-5 with a double and a stolen base in an extra-inning loss to the Rangers on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The red-hot leadoff man kept on wreaking havoc Sunday, posting his fifth multi-hit effort in the last six games and lacing a double for the third straight contest in the process. Butler also extended his hitting streak to 11 games, a stretch where he's now hitting a blistering .435 with 11 extra-base hits, 13 RBI, two walks, three steals and 13 runs across 48 plate appearances.
Aug 29 2024Butler went 3-for-4 with three home runs, a walk and four total RBI in Thursday's 10-9 loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Butler hit a two-run blast in the second inning and added solo shots in the fourth and ninth frames, but his power display was overshadowed by a ninth-inning disaster from Grant Holman. This was Butler's second three-homer game of the season, and he's lifted six long balls while going 13-for-32 (.406) during an eight-game hitting streak. The outfielder is up to a .255/.313/.503 slash line with 19 homers, 51 RBI, 49 runs scored and 12 stolen bases over 100 contests this season. While the Athletics' offense isn't particularly impressive, Butler has done well in the leadoff role versus right-handed pitchers.
Aug 27 2024Butler went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Butler launched a 444-foot home run to extend the Athletics' lead to 4-1 in the seventh inning. The outfielder has hit safely and crossed home plate in six straight contests while homering twice and driving in five runs. On the season, he is hitting .246 with 15 long balls, 45 RBI, 45 runs scored and 11 steals across 332 plate appearances.
Aug 24 2024Butler went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Friday's 11-3 loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He drove the second pitch he saw from Aaron Civale deep to right-center field, giving the A's an early 1-0 lead, but things unraveled quickly for Oakland after that. Butler has cooled down significantly in August, slashing .203/.250/.359 through 19 games, but on the season the 24-year-old still sports a .760 OPS with 14 homers and 11 steals in 95 contests.
Aug 23 2024Butler went 2-for-4 with an RBI, a stolen base and a run in a win over the Rays on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Butler provided one of three multi-hit efforts on the day for the Athletics while also recording his 11th stolen base of the campaign. The rookie last posted a multi-hit tally Aug. 11, and despite Thursday's production, he's generated just a .185 batting average and .532 OPS over 33 plate appearances since that contest.
Aug 20 2024Butler went 1-for-3 with an RBI sacrifice fly and a run in a win over the Rays on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Butler had a hand in two of the Athletics' three runs while working out of the leadoff spot, a slotting in which he owns a .273 average and .866 OPS this season. However, the rookie's bat has cooled in August after a torrid July, as he's still carrying just a .184 average and 28.6 percent strikeout rate across 56 plate appearances thus far this month.
Aug 15 2024Butler is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he picked up a start Wednesday against Mets southpaw David Peterson and went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in a 9-1 loss, the lefty-hitting Butler will hit the bench Thursday as New York sends a second straight lefty (Jose Quintana) to the bump. Daz Cameron will check in for Butler in right field.
Aug 11 2024Butler went 3-for-5 with a double, one RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base in Sunday's 8-4 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Butler actually smacked two hits in the first inning, as the Athletics batted around and scored six runs. The outfielder has gone just 7-for-33 in nine August contests, but he has still notched three extra-base hits and two stolen bases. He now has 10 steals to go along with 13 home runs in 283 plate appearances this season.
Aug 5 2024Butler went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in a 5-1 win against the White Sox on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Butler began the game on the bench, but he still made an impact when he hit a solo homer as a pinch hitter for Daz Cameron in the sixth inning. Butler had been cold coming into the contest, going 1-for-15 with seven strikeouts over his previous four games. Though he didn't start Monday, Butler has been taking on a near-everyday role for the Athletics, as this was his first game out of the starting lineup since the All-Star break.
Aug 4 2024Butler went 0-for-4 with a stolen base in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Butler was hitless for the third time in four contests, but he was still able to pick up his ninth steal of the year. Since taking over the leadoff spot July 13, Butler has gone 24-for-70 (.343) over 17 contests, though he's now gone four games without a multi-hit effort. He's at a .246/.312/.466 slash line with 12 home runs, 35 RBI, 34 runs scored, 12 doubles and two triples over 79 games this season. His 27.7 percent strikeout rate is a bit lofty for the leadoff role, but he's displayed enough contact ability to be passable atop Oakland's order with few better options available.
Jul 31 2024Butler went 2-for-5 with a solo homer and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Butler's big hit of the night came in the third inning with a 402-foot blast to center off Robbie Ray. He's now hit 10 home runs in July and has upped his OPS to .817 after entering the month with just two homers in 150 plate appearances while batting .179 with a .529 OPS. Over his last 24 games, Butler is slashing .382/.427/.831 with 27 RBI, 23 runs, five steals and a 7:19 BB:K.
Jul 28 2024Butler went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run in a win over the Angels on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Butler continued to set the table effectively out of the leadoff spot in yet another win for the Athletics, producing his eighth multi-hit effort in the last 10 games. The surging rookie has boosted his batting average and OPS by 55 and 191 points, respectively, in that torrid stretch, and he's now just a pair of steals away from reaching double digits in that category.
Jul 26 2024Butler went 2-for-5 with a double, a two-run homer, two runs scored and a stolen base in Thursday's win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Butler kicked things off for Oakland with a leadoff double before coming around to score the team's first run on a throwing error by Logan O'Hoppe. The outfielder then added a two-run shot in his next trip to the plate, giving him nine homers in July to go along with 26 RBI and 19 runs scored. Butler has also hit safely in eight consecutive games, registering multiple hits in seven of them. Over that eight-game stretch he's batting .545 (18-for-33) with 12 extra-base hits,15 RBI and 12 runs scored.
Jul 24 2024Butler went 3-for-4 with a solo homer, a triple, a double, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 8-2 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Butler did a little bit of everything except notch a single to complete the cycle in Tuesday's win. Over the Athletics' last 11 games, Butler is slashing a ridiculous .488/.543/1.122 with six homers, four doubles, two triples, two steals and 20 RBI. He now has six straight multi-hit games. This all comes after Butler was hitting just .179 with two home runs entering the month of July.
Jul 22 2024Butler went 2-for-3 with a double, two walks and two runs in a loss to the Angels on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Butler turned in a textbook leadoff effort, acting as a thorn in the side of Angels pitching while generating his fourth consecutive multi-hit effort. To say the rookie has flipped a switch at the plate is an understatement -- he's raised his average and OPS by 36 and 128 points, respectively, while also recording a whopping nine RBI during that hot streak.
Jul 20 2024Butler went 3-for-4 with three RBI in Saturday's 8-2 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Butler singled twice and laced a three-run double in the fourth inning for his third consecutive multi-hit effort. The outfielder has been ridiculous in July, tallying 10 extra-base hits and 22 RBI in 52 plate appearances. On the year, he is hitting .230 with nine homers, 30 RBI, 21 runs scored and six steals across 202 plate appearances.
Jul 14 2024Butler went 3-for-6 with a trio of two-run home runs in an 18-3 win over the Phillies on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The rookie arguably had the most memorable hitting performance in an afternoon full of them for the Athletics, who slugged a whopping eight home runs in the rout. Butler left the yard in the fifth, seventh and eighth innings, capping off his trio of round trippers with a massive 449-foot shot that landed in the second deck in right-center field. It was the first time Butler had homered three times in a game at any level of professional baseball, and his long-ball total on the afternoon represented exactly half his season tally across 187 plate appearances coming into the day. Butler heads into an inopportunely-timed All-Star break with his power stroke in prolific form, as he's left the yard on five occasions overall in the last six games.
Jul 12 2024Butler went 1-for-1 with a two-run home run in Friday's 6-2 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Butler opened the game on the bench but crushed a two-run homer that traveled 414 feet in his only at-bat of the game. While the outfielder has struggled for much of the year and typically sits against left-handed pitching, he has been gone 10-for-32 in July with four home runs, 11 RBI, seven runs scored and two stolen bases.
Jul 11 2024Butler went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, two RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old has flipped a switch in July, going 9-for-27 (.333) in eight games with three homers, two steals, six runs and nine RBI. Butler's tools have never been in question, just his ability to make enough contact to be consistently productive, and even during his current hot streak he's whiffed nine times for a 31 percent strikeout rate.
Jul 10 2024Butler went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and a stolen base in Tuesday's 12-9 loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He also struck out twice, and the 24-year-old's inability to make consistent contact remains an issue. Butler has been productive since the calendar flipped to July, however, batting .292 (7-for-24) with three homers, a steal, six runs and seven RBI in seven games despite a 1:9 BB:K.
Jul 6 2024Butler isn't in Oakland's lineup Saturday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed-hitting Butler will catch a breather Saturday while southpaw Cade Povich takes the mound for Baltimore. Tyler Nevin will enter the lineup as Oakland's right fielder, batting seventh.
Jul 4 2024Butler went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Thursday's 5-0 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Butler has homered in two of his last three games, and he's hit safely in four straight contests. The outfielder appears to be regaining control of a strong-side platoon role in right field after a brief uptick in playing time for Daz Cameron in late June. Butler is up to four homers, 12 RBI, four stolen bases and 14 runs scored while slashing .193/.272/.317 through 162 plate appearances this season.
Jul 2 2024Butler went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and additional run scored in Tuesday's 7-5 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Butler's first multi-hit effort in 12 contests since he was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas. He's gone 7-for-32 (.219) in that span, adding 12 strikeouts and no walks. The outfielder is at a .188/.266/.297 slash line with three homers, 11 RBI, 12 runs scored and four stolen bases through 154 plate appearances this season. Butler is sharing right field with Daz Cameron, though the lefty-hitting Butler has lost out on some starts versus right-handed pitchers.
Jul 1 2024Butler went 1-for-2 with a stolen base in a loss to the Diamondbacks on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Butler snapped a brief 0-for-6 skid that had encompassed his last three games, and the steal was his first of the rookie's current big-league stint. Despite Sunday's modest success, Butler hasn't been much better at the plate than he was during his initial tenure with the Athletics from Opening Day through May 13 -- he's carrying a .179 average, .422 OPS and 34.5 percent strikeout rate across the 29 plate appearances he's logged since returning June 18.
Jun 29 2024Butler is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even with Arizona sending right-hander Zac Gallen to the mound Saturday, the lefty-hitting Butler will begin the game in the dugout. Daz Cameron will start in right field and bat fifth.
Jun 28 2024Butler is not in the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since being recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on June 18, Butler has gone 4-for-25 with one RBI and a 34.6 percent strikeout rate over nine contests. Daz Cameron will start in right field Friday and bat sixth against Diamondbacks right-hander Slade Cecconi.
Jun 25 2024Butler is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Butler started the previous five games but will take a seat Tuesday after going 3-for-17 with eight strikeouts during that span. Daz Cameron will man right field against Angels southpaw Tyler Anderson.
Jun 19 2024Butler is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Butler was called up from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday and went 1-for-3 with a double and a run in his first big-league game in over a month. He'll head to the bench Wednesday as lefty Cole Ragans starts for Kansas City, which opens up right field for Daz Cameron.
Jun 18 2024The Athletics recalled Butler from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Butler was sent to the minors in mid-May after slashing .179/.281/.274 through 121 major-league plate appearances. He has since improved while in Las Vegas, posting a .767 OPS over 27 games. Seth Brown was outrighted to Triple-A in a corresponding move, opening the door for Butler to receive regular playing time in Oakland's outfield.
Jun 17 2024Butler is expected to be called up from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Butler looks to be set to return to the major-league roster after being sent down in mid-May. With J.D. Davis being designated for assignment Monday, Butler will likely slot in as his replacement with Oakland. Butler has produced a .255 average with four home runs, nine RBI, 10 runs scored and seven stolen bases over 110 at-bats in 27 contests with Las Vegas since being demoted.
Jun 14 2024Butler owns a .250/.348/.420 slash line with nine extra-base hits (five doubles, four home runs), nine RBI and seven stolen bases in the 24 games he's played with Triple-A Las Vegas since being optioned May 14. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Butler also boasts a 13.0 percent walk rate and modest 20.9 percent strikeout rate in that span, the latter figure representing a welcome reduction from the 29.8 percent number he sported during his time with the big-league club earlier this season. Seth Brown remains mired in a season-long slump, so Butler showing signs of life with the Aviators could mean a potential return to the majors for the 23-year-old.
May 17 2024Butler, optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday, made his minor-league debut in Thursday's win over El Paso and went 1-for-2 with two walks and two runs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Butler drew the start in center field in his first minor-league game of 2024 and made an instant impact while working out of the No. 2 spot in the order. Butler had a much different experience against big-league arms (.170/.273/.264), so he'll presumably need to have an extended stretch of success at the Triple-A level to earn a promotion.
May 14 2024Butler was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old was moved to Triple-A to make room for Zack Gelof (oblique), who was reinstated from the 10-day IL in a corresponding move. Butler saw regular action in the outfield early in the season but has struggled offensively with a .537 OPS in 41 contests.
May 12 2024Butler went 0-for-2 with two walks, a stolen base and a run in a win over the Mariners on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a rare two-hit performance Friday, Butler was a table-setting presence near the bottom of the order Saturday while displaying some solid plate discipline. The stolen base was a nice bonus and Butler's third of the season overall, and if he's able to continue inching his on-base percentage upward, he could have some upside in that department considering his trio of double-digit steal tallies during his minor-league career.
May 11 2024Butler went 2-for-4 with an RBI single in a loss to the Mariners on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Butler spared the Athletics from a shutout loss with his ninth-inning knock, which drove home Kyle McCann. The multi-hit effort was Butler's fourth of the season over 38 games, with the most recent having come back on April 14. Butler had been mired in a 1-for-19 funk over the previous nine games before Friday, so his season slash line still sits at an anemic .188/.284/.292.
May 8 2024Butler is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Butler typically sits out against left-handed pitchers, but he'll bow out of the starting nine for Wednesday's early game while right-hander Michael Lorenzen takes the hill for the Rangers. Brent Rooker will serve as the Athletics' starting right fielder for Game 1, but Tyler Nevin may end up being the primary replacement for Butler against right-handed pitching moving forward if Oakland elects to give rookie Brett Harris a full-time role at third base.
May 6 2024Butler is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Butler will head to the bench while southpaw Andrew Heaney toes the rubber for the Rangers. Tyler Nevin will fill in for Butler in right field and will bat second.
May 4 2024Butler isn't in the Athletics' lineup for Saturday's game versus Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Marlins will send left-hander Trevor Rogers to the mound for the beginning of Saturday's contest, meaning the lefty-hitting Butler will be forced to step out of the lineup. Tyler Nevin will fill the opening in right field, batting second.
May 3 2024Butler isn't in Oakland's lineup for Friday's game against Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Butler will retreat to the bench Friday as Ryan Weathers prepares to start on the bump for the Marlins. Tyler Nevin will replace Butler in right field and bat second.
Apr 30 2024Butler entered Monday's win over the Pirates as a pinch runner in the bottom of the seventh inning and remained in the game in right field, recording a stolen base but not logging a plate appearance. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Butler was able to work himself into scoring position by swiping second after entering the game for Tyler Nevin, yet he was stranded when Ryan Noda struck out looking to end the frame. Butler's steal was his second of the season, but he continues to struggle to get going against big-league arms as evidenced by his .205 average and .660 OPS across 85 plate appearances. With Nevin thriving at the plate and capable of playing right field, Butler may be a candidate for a reduction in playing time in the near future if his difficulties persist.
Apr 25 2024Butler isn't in Oakland's lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed bat of Butler will step out of the lineup with southpaw Nestor Cortes on the mound for the Yankees. Tyler Nevin will take over in right field, allowing Darell Hernaiz to start at third base and bat ninth.
Apr 24 2024Butler went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He golfed a Marcus Stroman slider over the right-field fence in the fourth inning, but the Oakland offense went cold the rest of the way. Butler also struck out twice as he struggles to emerge from an early-season swoon, and through 23 games the 23-year-old outfielder is slashing .190/.301/.333 with two homers, one steal, four runs and five RBI.
Apr 22 2024Butler is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Butler will hit the bench for the series opener with southpaw Carlos Rodon on the hill for the Yankees. The Athletics will replace Butler in the lineup with Tyler Nevin, who draws the start in right field.
Apr 20 2024Butler isn't in the Athletics' lineup Saturday against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Butler will step out of the lineup as the Guardians send lefty Logan Allen to the mound Saturday. Tyler Nevin will replace him in right field while batting second.