Lawrence Butler
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24 Mayıs 2026
Fading into bench role
Butler is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.
Analiz
On the bench for the sixth time in seven games, Butler looks to have moved into a fourth-outfielder role while rookie Henry Bolte has taken over as the Athletics' primary option in center field. After producing five hits in his first three big-league games, Bolte has slowed down of late with a .535 OPS over his subsequent seven contests, so it may not be long before playing time reopens for Butler if Bolte's bat doesn't start heating back up.
20 Mayıs 2026
Sitting again Wednesday
Butler is not in the Athletics' starting lineup against the Angels on Wednesday.
Analiz
The lefty-hitting Butler did not start Tuesday due to the Angels sending southpaw Reid Detmers to the mound. Right-hander Jack Kochanowicz is starting for the Halos on Wednesday, but Butler will be on the bench for a third consecutive game while the Athletics go with Tyler Soderstrom, Henry Bolte and Carlos Cortes in the outfield from left to right. Butler has struggled at the plate this season, and since May 1 he has gone 6-for-37 (.162) with one RBI, six runs and an 8:13 BB:K. He appears to be in danger of losing his strong-side platoon role.
19 Mayıs 2026
Idle against southpaw
Butler is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Angels.
Analiz
The Angels are sending southpaw Reid Detmers to the mound to start the game, so the left-handed-hitting Butler is taking a seat. Brent Rooker will start in right field while Shea Langeliers serves as the designated hitter and Jonah Heim enters the lineup at catcher.