CF,RF - Athletics
- Age 25
- Bats: L
- Throws: R
Availability
Lawrence Butler could return to the outfield on Thursday.
Fantasy Impact
Butler will return to the lineup as the designated hitter on Tuesday. He is slated to return to the field on Thursday.
Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler (knee) ran the bases on Sunday, with the club looking at Tuesday for his spring debut.
Fantasy Impact
Butler underwent right patellar tendon surgery in October, but could be on a path to begin the season on time, if all goes well. The 25-year-old is coming off a down season in which he hit .234 with 21 homers, 22 stolen bases, and a .710 OPS in 152 games. His power/speed combination remains an attractive one for prospective fantasy managers this season.
Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler (knee) could make his Cactus League debut sometime next week.
Fantasy Impact
Butler has been taking at-bats on the minor league side of camp as he build towards a running progression. The 25-year-old underwent right patellar tendon surgery the first week of October. He regressed at the plate after a big 2024 season in 2025, but still hit 21 homers with 22 stolen bases on the season, a power-speed combination that cannot be pushed aside in fantasy drafts this spring.
Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler (knee) has been cleared to take batting practice and participate in simple defensive drills.
Fantasy Impact
Butler, 25, is recovering from a patellar tendon procedure he underwent in October. He has yet to be cleared to run the bases, which continues to keep him out of spring action. A return to game play midway through spring training is expected, while he should be good to go on Opening Day.
Lawrence Butler is expected to be held out of spring training games until mid-spring.
Fantasy Impact
Butler is continuing to work his way back from offseason surgery to repair a partial tendon tear and debridement of chronic scar tissue. He is still expected to be good to go for the start of the season.
